1. Of all the human senses, touch is the one that is often taken for granted. Unlike the other senses, however, it is one that is very rarely lost. This makes it one of the most robust and reliable interactions that humans can have with the outside world. Touch has a preeminent capacity to link with memory, in order to aid recall or recognition. 2. Compassion is crucial to understanding patients’ stories and to providing them with care. Touch can…