Duke study finds doctors can learn empathy through a computer-based tutorial:

To help physicians better address their patients' fears and worries, a Duke University researcher has developed a new interactive training tool. In a study appearing November 1, 2011, in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the research team found that the course resulted in more empathic responses from oncologists, and patients reported greater trust in their doctors -- a key component of care that enhances quality of life.

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