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A project for better consultations

Better conversations make better care.

Clinical Empathy helps clinicians, patients and caregivers reflect on healthcare communication — with practical tools, short self-assessments, and evidence-informed resources for the moments that matter most.

Why this project

Built on evidence, designed for people

  • Evidence-informed methodology

    Grounded in established research on clinical communication and empathy.

  • Empathy frameworks & inspiration

    Informed by established communication and empathy frameworks, translated into practical reflection.

  • Educational mission

    A learning project, not a product — free, open, and improvement-focused.

  • Case-based learning

    Healthcare communication scenarios and consultation dynamics, thoughtfully unpacked for reflection.

  • Broad relevance

    Communication challenges that can arise across specialties, care settings, and health systems.

Choose your path

Where would you like to start?

Clinician pathway

For Healthcare Providers

  • Communication skills
  • Self-assessment
  • Practical consultation tools
  • Clinical empathy is not 'regular' empathy

Patient & caregiver pathway

For Patients & Caregivers

  • Preparing for appointments
  • Asking better questions
  • Understanding diagnoses
  • Self-assessment
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Stay in the loop

New frameworks and tools for better consultations — free, quarterly.

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From the catalog

A few resources to begin with

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