What is it about?
We assessed empathy in postgraduate pathology students at Khyber Medical University using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy. Forty-three of 48 students responded, with an average score of 92.9. Scores were not significantly associated with gender, age, prior qualification, pathology discipline or study year.
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Why is it important?
Pathologists influence patient care even when direct patient contact is limited. Measuring empathy establishes a baseline for training and can guide educational approaches that connect laboratory decisions with patients’ experiences and needs.
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From my perspective, this work matters because Pathologists influence patient care even when direct patient contact is limited. I hope the findings support further research and informed, evidence-based decisions.
Yasar Yousafzai
Khyber Medical University
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This page is a summary of: Assessing empathy levels in postgraduate students of pathology: a cross-sectional study, Khyber Medical University Journal, June 2025, Khyber Medical University,
DOI: 10.35845/kmuj.2025.23489.
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