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1Unidade de Saúde Familiar Santa Justa, Unidade Local de Saúde São João, Valongo, Portugal.
Patient Education and Counseling
|February 17, 2026
Summary
Childhood interactions with elders foster empathy, crucial for family physicians. This connection enhances care for older patients by prioritizing presence and genuine communication beyond symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Geriatrics
- Medical Humanities
- Empathy Development
Background:
- Childhood experiences significantly shape adult perspectives.
- The role of empathy in healthcare is increasingly recognized.
- Physician-patient relationships require emotional depth, especially with geriatric patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the link between early life experiences with elderly family members and the development of empathy.
- To examine how these formative experiences influence a physician's approach to geriatric care.
- To underscore the importance of presence, attentiveness, and emotional insight in caring for older adults.
Main Methods:
- Reflective writing based on personal childhood experiences.
- Connecting personal development to professional practice as a family physician.
- Qualitative analysis of the impact of intergenerational relationships on empathy.
Main Results:
- Early exposure to elderly family members cultivates essential empathetic skills.
- These skills directly translate to improved attentiveness and emotional insight in clinical practice.
- Genuine communication and emotional connection are vital for providing dignified care to older patients.
Conclusions:
- Intergenerational relationships in childhood are foundational for developing empathy in future healthcare providers.
- Family physicians can enhance geriatric care by integrating empathetic practices rooted in personal experience.
- Prioritizing human connection and dignity is paramount in the fast-paced modern healthcare setting.
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