Can Compassion Be Taught?
Tom Shakespeare presents the first of his four essays. In this episode he asks whether compassion can and should be taught.
Tom Shakespeare presents the first of his four essays. There have been several recent scandals in the health service, with appalling cases of abuse and neglect coming to light. Not surprisingly, this has led to calls for people in the medical profession to be taught compassion. But Tom is sceptical. This week he asks whether compassion can and should be taught.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tom Shakespeare |
| Producer | Dave Edmonds |
Broadcasts
- Fri 7 Jun 2013 20:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 9 Jun 2013 08:48Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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A Point of View
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
