Empathy Is Art and Science: Using the Right Tools

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Tulip (Mezzanine Level)

CMEs: 0.75

Primary Speaker(s)

Christopher Cooper, EdD MPAS PA-C

Associate Professor
MCPHS University, Boston, MA
Wakefield, Massachusetts

Slides

Co-Speaker(s)

Afsoon Moktar, PhD, MSc, EMBA, BSN, BHS, CT (ASCP) (she/her/hers)

Professor
MCPHS University, Boston, MA
newton, Massachusetts

Disclosure(s):

Christopher Cooper, EdD MPAS PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose

Afsoon Moktar, PhD, MSc, EMBA, BSN, BHS, CT (ASCP): No financial relationships to disclose

Description: This session introduces a unique, research-backed approach to teaching empathy through guided art observation. We will explore three specially chosen artworks, posing thought-provoking questions to highlight key empathy-teaching aspects. This method enriches your instructional techniques by blending art's impact with compassionate care.

Learning Objectives:

Craft a flexible and precise definition of medical empathy to improve its instruction and comprehension
Re-examine patient experiences using guided art observation and integrate these insights into real patient interactions
Identify three personal behaviors that enhance empathetic reactions towards patients
Determine a specific teaching element that would benefit from incorporating guided art observation