en آموزش پزشکی Medical Education نامه به سر دبیر Letter to Editor <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height:2;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Trauma care is a critical component of modern medicine, requiring not only technical proficiency but also a profound understanding of the human experience. Surgeons and trauma specialists frequently operate at the intersection of life and death, where the stakes are incredibly high, and decisions must be made swiftly and effectively. In this high-pressure environment, the role of empathy becomes paramount. Empathy has been shown to significantly impact patient outcomes, satisfaction, and overall well-being. This Letter to the Editor aimed to explore the importance of empathy in trauma care, emphasizing its vital role in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes. It also discusses the implications for healthcare education and practice, advocating for the integration of empathy training into medical curricula to better prepare future healthcare providers.</span></span></span></div> Education, Empathy, trauma 55 57 http://jsurgery.bums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-443-3&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Amin Beigzadeh beigzadeh.amin@gmail.com 100319475328460012543 100319475328460012543 No Education Development Center, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran Maryam Maroufi maroufi1991@gmail.com 100319475328460012544 0009-0009-9332-8972 Yes Medical Informatics Research Center, Institute for Future Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran