Patient-centred Care and Professionalism in Medical Facilities: Implications for Medical Education, Communication and Empathy

This commentary examines the persistent gap between the formal endorsement of patient-centred care and its inconsistent implementation in clinical practice. It explores professionalism as an organisational and educational function, highlighting the role of medical education, communication, empathy, and accreditation frameworks in shaping patient-centred healthcare delivery, with specific reference to the Georgian health system.