Chen‐Tan Lin

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About

Chen-Tan Lin is a physician-researcher whose work sits at the vital intersection of clinical communication, medical education, and health informatics. His most recognized contribution is the landmark 2001 paper, *“Let Me See If I Have This Right …”: Words That Help Build Empathy*, which has garnered over 320 citations. Co-authored with leading figures in medical humanities, this work fundamentally shaped how clinicians are taught to express empathy, providing a practical framework of specific verbal techniques—like reflective listening and asking permission—that transform patient encounters. Beyond this seminal piece, Lin’s research explores how electronic health records (EHRs) impact the doctor-patient relationship, advocating for "patient-centered" technology use. His contributions have been instrumental in bridging the gap between efficient clinical documentation and the preservation of human connection in medicine. By translating complex communication theory into actionable language for practitioners, Lin has left a lasting imprint on medical training and clinical practice, ensuring that empathy remains a core, teachable competency in an increasingly digital healthcare landscape.