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Module 1 – Understanding the importance of compassion
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In this module, you will learn:
- What is meant by compassion and why it is important to be compassionate when dealing with patients
- Examples of what is meant by "difficult situations"
- How the focus on compassion links to the NHS values and NHS People Promise
- What can affect our ability to show compassion
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| Contributed by: | Staff Health and Wellbeing |
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| Licence: | © All rights reserved More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 25 November 2025 |
| Audience access level: | Full user |
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