Recognizing Nonverbal Distress and Teaching Ethical Empathy in Radiologic Sciences.
Silent suffering is a pervasive yet often overlooked challenge in imaging and radiologic sciences, particularly among patients who cannot communicate pain or anxiety verbally. This systematic review synthesized research on ethical empathy, behavioral observation, and validated nonverbal pain assessm...
| Publicado en: | Radiologic Science & Education Vol. 31; no. 1; pp. 44 - 52 |
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| Formato: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Association of Educators in Imaging & Radiologic Sciences (A.E.I.R.S.)
Jun2026
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