#1 Commentary Patient-centred Care and Professionalism in Medical Facilities Implications for Medical Education, Communication and Empathy

Commentary | Patient-Centred Care and Professionalism in Medical Facilities: Implications for Medical Education, Communication and EmpathyPatient-centred care is widely endorsed in policy and clinical discourse, yet remains incompletely realised in everyday practice. Structural constraints, institutional culture, communication gaps, and limited integration of patient voice continue to challenge its meaningful implementation.In this episode, we examine the conceptual and professional dimensions of patient-centred care, with particular focus on medical education, clinical communication, empathy, and organisational accountability. The discussion addresses how professionalism frameworks, accreditation systems, and training curricula can operationalise patient-centred principles beyond rhetorical commitment.Based on the published commentary:Pkhakadze I, Talakvadze T, Pkhakadze G. Commentary: Patient-centred Care and Professionalism in Medical Facilities — Implications for Medical Education, Communication and Empathy: Why Patient-centred Care Remains Incompletely Realised. The Georgian Medical Journal. 2025;1. doi:10.5281/zenodo.18109374This episode is intended for clinicians, educators, health system leaders, and policymakers seeking structured, evidence-informed reflection on professional practice reform.Evidence. Policy. Global Health.