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The study aims to explore the relationship between clinician compassion and healthcare system distrust among emergency department patients.

February 27, 20260 citations

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Patient Experience of Clinician Compassion Is Associated With Healthcare System Distrust Among Emergency Department Patients.

PBP. Baptista CGCameron Gaines CJChristopher W Jones

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The study aims to explore the relationship between clinician compassion and healthcare system distrust among emergency department patients.
Assessed patient experiences of compassion from ED physicians and nursing staff.
Evaluated levels of healthcare system distrust.
Analyzed data to identify associations between compassion and distrust.
Greater compassion from clinicians correlates with significantly lower healthcare system distrust.
Enhancements in clinician compassion could lead to increased trust among emergency department patients.

Abstract

Greater experience of compassion from ED physicians and nursing staff is independently associated with lower healthcare system distrust. Interventions to enhance clinician compassion have the potential to foster trust and may reduce health disparities in emergency care settings.

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