Cross-sectional study of the association between empathy and burnout and drug prescribing quality in primary care.

Oriol YugueroJ R MarsalM EsquerdaL GalvanJ Soler-González

Published in: Primary health care research & development (2019)

More empathic, less burned-out, older GPs showed better prescribing performance according to quality indicators. However, further studies are needed to evaluate other factors influencing prescribing habits. The promotion of communication skills may increase empathy and reduce burnout, thus benefiting patients.

Keyphrases

primary care
end stage renal disease
adverse drug
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
general practice
physical activity
quality improvement
peritoneal dialysis
emergency department
patient reported outcomes