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Compassion Fatigue

Compassion Fatigue Compassion fatigue is emotional distress that arises from repeatedly or over a long period showing compassion or empathy.

Compassion fatigue is emotional distress that arises from repeatedly or over a long period showing compassion or empathy. It may occur in people who work in caregiving professions.

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Compassion Fatigue

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