Compassionomics: the revolutionary scientific evidence that caring makes a difference

"In Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference, physician scientists Stephen Trzeciak and Anthony Mazzarelli uncover the eye-opening data that compassion could be a wonder drug for the 21st century. Now, for the first time ever, a rigorous review of the science - coupled with captivating stories from the front lines of medicine - demonstrates that human connection in health care matters in astonishing ways. Never before has all the evidence been synthesized together in one place." --;The case for compassion. The compassion crisis -- Does compassion matter? -- Compassion improves outcomes for patients. The physiological health benefits of compassion -- The psychological health benefits of compassion -- Compassion motivated patient self-care -- Compassion is vital for health care quality -- Beyond patients. Compassion drives revenue and cuts costs -- The power of 40 seconds -- Nature v. nurture : can we learn compassion? -- Compassion as an antidote to burnout -- Conclusion-compassion matters.