Comments on: Investing in Health http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/2010/05/27/investing-in-health/ The health and well-being of boys, men and their families. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:38:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ahsan Sayed http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/2010/05/27/investing-in-health/comment-page-1/#comment-501 Ahsan Sayed Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:04:37 +0000 http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/?p=308#comment-501 @Jenny I agree that men are just as well at being compassionate as women are. But this article is simply stating the facts revealed through Dr. Chen's research. @Jenny

I agree that men are just as well at being compassionate as women are. But this article is simply stating the facts revealed through Dr. Chen’s research.

]]> By: Jenny http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/2010/05/27/investing-in-health/comment-page-1/#comment-437 Jenny Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:10:20 +0000 http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/?p=308#comment-437 I do not necessarily agree with this article. I believe that both male and female physicians have the ability to make their patients feel comfortable and at ease. It is not always a question of gender, but of personality, and just because women are historically depicted as caregivers does not mean that men lack the same capacity for compassion. I do not necessarily agree with this article. I believe that both male and female physicians have the ability to make their patients feel comfortable and at ease. It is not always a question of gender, but of personality, and just because women are historically depicted as caregivers does not mean that men lack the same capacity for compassion.

]]> By: Jenny http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/2010/05/27/investing-in-health/comment-page-1/#comment-436 Jenny Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:03:27 +0000 http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/?p=308#comment-436 I do not necessarily agree with this article. In my opinion, male physicians can be just as empathetic as female ones. It is not always a question of gender, but of personality, and just because women are historically depicted as caregivers does not mean men lack the same capacity for compassion. I do not necessarily agree with this article. In my opinion, male physicians can be just as empathetic as female ones. It is not always a question of gender, but of personality, and just because women are historically depicted as caregivers does not mean men lack the same capacity for compassion.

]]> By: Mike http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/2010/05/27/investing-in-health/comment-page-1/#comment-371 Mike Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:56:08 +0000 http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/?p=308#comment-371 As a young man, I would feel more comfortable visiting a male doctor. However, if I were to ever seek a mental health specialist I would prefer a female. As a young man, I would feel more comfortable visiting a male doctor. However, if I were to ever seek a mental health specialist I would prefer a female.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/2010/05/27/investing-in-health/comment-page-1/#comment-344 Nicole Fri, 28 May 2010 16:07:31 +0000 http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/?p=308#comment-344 I am not surprised by this study. In my life experiences, women have been more empathetic than men, thus receiving empathy from a man in regards to health has always been reassuring for me. Some patients seek answers/solutions rather than empathy, thus an empathetic doctor may not be the best fit. If male, or female, doctors begin trying to be empathetic while working, their forged emotion may confuse or bother the patient. I feel it's best for doctor's to remain as honest and genuine as possible so the patient can keep calm and feel comfortable, even if that means a physician is not empathetic. I am not surprised by this study. In my life experiences, women have been more empathetic than men, thus receiving empathy from a man in regards to health has always been reassuring for me. Some patients seek answers/solutions rather than empathy, thus an empathetic doctor may not be the best fit. If male, or female, doctors begin trying to be empathetic while working, their forged emotion may confuse or bother the patient. I feel it’s best for doctor’s to remain as honest and genuine as possible so the patient can keep calm and feel comfortable, even if that means a physician is not empathetic.

]]> By: Anon http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/2010/05/27/investing-in-health/comment-page-1/#comment-343 Anon Fri, 28 May 2010 10:18:49 +0000 http://www.talkingaboutmenshealth.com/?p=308#comment-343 Good health is everyone’s business. Good health is everyone’s business.

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