Users outline how to make compassionate health service

People who have used the health services have spelled out the components of compassionate healthcare in a survey conducted online.

Patient Opinion, whose website collates patient experiences of the Irish health system, asked members of the public to participate in a survey which involved patients, family members, the general public, and healthcare professionals.

In total 500 people responded — the majority of whom were female. They were asked what elements were needed to deliver compassionate healthcare, and 88% said a number of behaviours were involved: