DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND EMPATHY AMONG STUDENTS OF HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2025.4.15831Keywords:
medical communication; emotions; emotional intelligence; empathy; student of higher medical education.Abstract
Abstract. The study of emotional intelligence and empathy is fundamentally important for students of medical universities, as these competencies directly influence the quality of healthcare delivery, professional success, the effectiveness of teamwork, and the mental well-being of the physician. The ability to recognize and understand another person’s emotional state enables future doctors to gain deeper insight into a patient’s experiences, fears, and needs, particularly in cases of complex or chronic illness. This contributes to the development of a therapeutic alliance and the establishment of trust.
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