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Trinity medical students to be evaluated on empathy - how do you define it?

Soon, medical students at Trinity College will be assessed not only on clinical competence, but a...

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14.20 20 Apr 2026


Trinity medical students to be evaluated on empathy - how do you define it?


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14.20 20 Apr 2026


Soon, medical students at Trinity College will be assessed not only on clinical competence, but also on their capacity for empathy and compassionate care.

But how do you define and evaluate such human qualities in a clinical setting?

Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Brendan O’Shea, Kildare GP and Assistant Adjunct Professor in General Practice at Trinity College.


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