Medicine and surgery | University of Parma

Professor: Vittorio GALLESE
Academic discipline: Psicobiologia e psicologia fisiologica (M-PSI/02)
Field: A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity: Student's choice

10 hours
of face-to-face activities

1 credits

hub: PARMA

course unit
in ITALIAN

lectures timetable

exam calls

Learning objectives

Gain a better understanding of the neurobiological basis of interpersonal relationships and communication to improve the physician-patient relationship.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of neuroscience.

Course unit content

The purpose of this course is to present an up-to-date overview of the research conducted by cognitive neuroscience on the topics of empathy, intersubjectivity, and the implications for the physician-patient care relationship.

Full programme

Theories of intersubjectivity. The neural basis of intersubjectivity and empathy. Mirror neurons and embodied simulation. Implications for the doctor-patient relationship.

Bibliography

Course Slides.

Teaching methods

Frontal lectures on Teams with audio-visual aids.

Assessment methods and criteria

Certificate of attendance

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

Health and well-being

EMPATHY AND THE DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP cod. 1010284