Reading Offers Hope in an Unjust World
Memorable lessons learned away from hardship and stress help develop empathy
Reading gives healthcare professionals and men and women of science extra power through insights and simple chances to relax from a lot of daily stress.
That superpower, as Dr. Stephanie Eloisa D. Miaco describes it, feeds into the bedside manner, which memorable healthcare providers are known for.
“Empathy is an important skill we have to learn,” Miaco said. “While we might not necessarily get to have life-or-death situations happen to us or our loved ones all the time, it is essential that we enhance the skill to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes and learn the ways to boost this life skill.”
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Miaco is a psychiatrist from Dumaguete City, the Philippines. She advocates in mental health and how to improve delivery of mental health services for all.
She believes healthcare professionals must continuously engage with the latest research, guidelines and medical literature to provide the highest standard of care.
“Reading not only enhances their knowledge and skills but also fosters critical thinking…
