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Emotions and medicine

B Kay

    Australian Family Physician
    |June 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary
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    It is acceptable for doctors to express emotions, such as crying when in pain. This emotional expression does not need a rigid, objective rating system, as it can be flexible and context-dependent.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • The abstract questions the utility of rigidly rating individuals, specifically doctors, on a scale of emotionality.
    • It explores whether such ratings should be constant personality traits or flexible based on emotional resources.

    Observation:

    • The core observation is the potential for an 'objective' rating system for emotional expression, ranging from 'inhuman' to 'emotional basketcase'.
    • It questions the nature of such ratings: are they fixed or variable?

    Findings:

    • The study suggests that a rigid, objective rating of emotional expression is unnecessary and potentially unhelpful.
    • It posits that emotional responses, like a doctor crying when hurt, are acceptable and context-dependent.

    Implications:

    • This perspective challenges the traditional stoic ideal often associated with medical professionals.
    • It advocates for greater acceptance of emotional vulnerability in healthcare settings, promoting a more humanistic approach to medicine.