Review Article

Year : 2023 | Volume : 6 | Issue : 2| Page : 18-22

Harmony in Healthcare: The Symbiosis of Empathy and Equanimity

Mohul I 1, Jedidiah RL 2, Senthilkumar K 3, Brundha M.P 4

1,2-Graduate, Madha Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu 600128,3-Professor, Department of Physiology, 4-Professor &Head, Department of Pathology, Madha Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu 600128.

Address for Correspondence:

Dr.M.P.Brundha

Professor& Head, Department of Pathology, Madha Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu. 600128.

Mail ID: mpbrundha7@gmail.com.

PhoneNumber: 9884421482

Abstract

Empathy, defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, plays a pivotal role in patient-centered care, enhancing communication, patient satisfaction, and treatment adherence. Equanimity, characterized by mental and emotional stability, complements empathy by providing healthcare professionals with the resilience and composure necessary for consistently delivering empathetic care. Together, these qualities form the bedrock of compassionate and effective healthcare, influencing patient outcomes and the well-being of healthcare providers. This review article explores the symbiotic relationship between empathy and equanimity in the context of the medical field. The article discusses the individual contributions of empathy and equanimity in the medical field, highlighting their interconnected roles in fostering a healthcare system that is not only medically proficient but also deeply human and empathetic.

Financial support and sponsorship:

Nil.

Conflicts of interest:

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How to cite this article: I, M., R L, J., K, S., & M.P, B. (2023). Harmony in Healthcare: The Symbiosis of Empathy and Equanimity: Review Article. International Journal of Head and Neck Pathology, 6(2), 18–22. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjheadneckpathol.v6i2.991