Question

which of the works studied this semester best represents the fundamental need for empathy in healthcare? explain

morrie schwartz: lessons on living

Answer 1

Empathy is a very important tool in the healthcare sector to deliver a quality care by putting oneself in the place of others when they suffer and rendering care.It shows the passion and kindness on others. Tuesday with Morrie Schwartz :Lesson on living is one such book which describes about death and the way of living happy.Morrie ,a sociology professor suffered a debilitating,irreversible nervous disorder ,ALS. He insists that life should be filled with happiness,peace, care ,etc., and so the death also to be welcomed innthe same way.One who fears to encounter death will also have a fear to live his life fully.His student Albom trying to raise fund to pay his medical bill has reached the success by describing his professor and his disease condition and the way to live a life.The shedding leaves of the hibiscus plant describes the dying of a life and all people are supposed to encounter this once and forever in their life.The journey of his life necessitates the basic need of a life to be met ,all healthcare professionals to be empathetic to their patients which can give their patient a quality of life even during the time of death.