title: Emotional intelligence in health care.
abstract: Emotional intelligence (EI), the ability to understand and manage emotions in oneself and others, is a valuable asset for health care professionals. This article discusses the emergence of EI, different notions about what constitutes EI, what EI looks like on the job, and simple ways to boost EI. Results of research studies examining EI in health care students and professionals also are reported.
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Faguy
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D056348:Emotional Intelligence; D011871:Radiology / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States