2024 Department of Medicine Grand Rounds | The Science of Compassion
Research has shown that there is a science behind compassion in healthcare, which can make a meaningful difference for patients, not only in the patient experience, but also in patient outcomes. Unfortunately, there exists a lack of compassion in healthcare, and as a result, many missed opportunities to provide a better experience to patients already in need. Healthcare provider burnout, is also linked to a lack of compassion, which then creates a vicious cycle.
There is a is a need to bring attention to and address the lack of compassion in healthcare. It is even more important to bring awareness and provide the necessary tools to implement the science of compassion in every day patient care, as compassion affects many aspects of healthcare.
Target Audience
All physicians.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the difference between compassion and empathy.
- Assess how compassion matters in meaningful and measurable ways.
- Outline how compassion can lead to resilience and resistance to burnout.
- Discuss the scientific benefits of serving others.
- Discuss possible barriers and biases which may impact patient care (i.e., race, ethnicity, language, gender identity/orientation, age, socioeconomic status, attitudes, feelings, or other characteristics).
Virtual Meeting- Zoom
Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE Co-President/CEO, Cooper University Health Care; Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs; Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Presenter: Dr. Mazzarelli has indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships.
Planner: Jay Varughese, MD has indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships.
This presentation and/or comments will provide a balanced, non-promotional, and evidence-based approach to all diagnostic, therapeutic and/or research related content.
CME Committee/Reviewer no relevant financial relationships: Daneng Li, MD
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:
• AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 1.0
The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for license renewal:
Registered Nurses: Nurses may report up to 1.0 credit hours toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number.
Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses are acceptable for CME requirements for recertification.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this 2024 Department of Medicine Grand Rounds | The Science of Compassion for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 1.00 Attendance