A systematic review of tests of empathy in medicine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Empathy is frequently cited as an important attribute in physicians and some groups have expressed a desire to measure empathy either at selection for medical school or during medical (or postgraduate) training. In order to do this, a reliable and valid test of empathy is required. The purpose of this systematic review is to determine the reliability and validity of existing tests for the assessment of medical empathy.

Methods

A systematic review of research papers relating to the reliability and validity of tests of empathy in medical students and doctors. Journal databases (Medline, EMBASE, and PsycINFO) were searched for English-language articles relating to the assessment of empathy and related constructs in applicants to medical school, medical students, and

SUBMITTER: Hemmerdinger JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1988794 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature