Received 10.10.2022
Revised 26.12.2022
Accepted 30.01.2023
Retrieved from Vol. 13, No. 1, 2023
Pages 109 -118
Abstract
The article contains a summary of theoretical analysis and empirical research results of empathic abilities of future doctors in the structure of their professional competence. A generalized theoretical analysis of the empathy role in the system of future doctor’s professional competences formation was conducted. The important role of the ability to emotional response and emotional inclusion in the relationship with the patient for the effectiveness of the therapeutic process organization is presented. The basis of the conducted empirical research is described and its results are interpreted – trends in the expression of future doctor’s tendency to emotional response and channels of empathy. According to the results of the empirical study, the tendency of future doctors to an increased level of emotional response and empathy manifestations was revealed. Their orientation towards manifestations of the rational channel of empathy and the ability to identify with an interaction partner, an attitude that promotes manifestations of empathy, was outlined. The role of empathic abilities in the set of professional competencies of future doctors is analyzed
Keywords:
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