This is a time of much political division among people in our society. Can doctors help to heal it? Unfortunately, when it comes to the world of medicine and health care, there is not a clear-cut ...

It’s common for some patients to feel like they’re not being listened to or fully understood by their doctors. More medical schools are turning to tools like improv comedy, virtual reality and comics ...

Empathy is defined as the ability to perceive and be sensitive to the inner emotional and mental states of others (including animals), in combination with a motivation to care for their well-being.

I recently had an encounter with other parents where it was difficult for some to understand what it’s like to parent a child with special needs. I realized we often receive sympathy, when we really ...

Children begin noticing differences in race, gender, and culture at a very young age. If parents avoid these conversations, kids may internalize stereotypes from peers, media, or even silence itself.