Highlight the challenges related to and benefits of communicating genuine, meaningful empathy to patients. Encourage medical trainees and. Verkkoto summarize the scientific evidence that compassion can measurably improve patient outcomes, health care quality and safety, and the well. Verkkothere was a significant difference between the mean score of importance and extent of providing compassionate nursing care in general and. Verkkocompassionate and respectful care (crc) is an essential element for health care providers (hcps), which builds a positive environment and intimacy among health. Verkkocompassionate care is instead expressed in actions rather than words. The actions needed are firm touch, gentle, courteous manner and kindness. Verkkothe concept of compassion applies to a number of situations and deserves to play a major role in health care. Within this chapter, we discuss the importance of. A new holistic framework for implementing compassionate care in clinical practice 2. Practical skills for healthcare professionals on how to better manage the burnout.