Tips for compassionate communication skills
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Tips for compassionate communication skills

Lynne Pearce Health journalist

Talking to patients empathetically as well as ensuring they feel listened to are essential skills in nursing care

Compassionate conversations are characterised by a variety of different elements, including active listening, demonstrating empathy and being non-judgemental and supportive, says NHS England guidance.

Nursing Older People. 37, 1, 14-15. doi: 10.7748/nop.37.1.14.s7

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