AN ACT CONCERNING CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS IN TREATING PATIENTS WITH EMPATHY.

HB 5745 requires physicians in Connecticut to complete mandatory continuing education on treating patients with empathy as part of their professional licensing requirements. The bill directly affects licensed physicians who must fulfill this training requirement during their ongoing medical education cycles. It establishes a specific educational component focused on empathy in patient interactions, without detailing implementation specifics like frequency or course content. This policy change aims to integrate empathy training into standard medical practice, targeting physicians' professional development rather than patients or healthcare facilities.