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STAT readers on the value of medical comedy, the pediatrician shortage, and more

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STAT readers respond to recent essays on health care worker shortages, the loss of empathetic touch in medicine, and doctor comedy.
The article from STAT News, dated December 7, 2024, discusses the importance of humor in medicine, as highlighted in the letters to the editor. It features insights from healthcare professionals who emphasize that humor can serve as an empathetic tool, helping to alleviate patient anxiety and build stronger doctor-patient relationships. The letters also touch on the balance between maintaining professionalism and allowing for light-hearted moments, suggesting that an empathetic touch through humor can significantly enhance the healing process.

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[ https://www.statnews.com/2024/12/07/stat-letters-to-editor-medical-comedy-empathetic-touch/ ]