Published by: Sport and Wellbeing Press University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK. ISSNs: ISBN: JQRSS Article No: Journal of Qualitative Research in Sports Studies Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2023 Empathy Machines: using theatre and film in the training of compassionate and reflective health professionals 1 Pete Carruthers (University of Central Lancashire) 2 Clive Palmer (University of Central Lancashire) 3 Mick McKeown (University of Central Lancashire) 1754-2375 [print] 2755-5240 [online] 978-0-9955744-9-6 (252 pages) 7/9-17-1-2023-PG[111]-168 To cite this article: Carruthers, P., Palmer, C. and McKeown, M. (2023) Empathy Machines: using theatre and film in the training of compassionate and reflective health professionals. Journal of Qualitative Research in Sports Studies, 17, 1, 153-170. Self-archived URL link to this article: https://www.academia.edu/108851704/Pete_Carruthers_Clive_Palmer_and_Mick_McKeown_2023_Empathy_Machines_u sing_theatre_and_film_in_the_training_of_compassionate_and_reflective_health_professionals_Journal_of_Qualitative_R esearch_in_Sports_Studies_17_1_153_170 Advice to submitters - see JQRSS Guide to Contents & Open Call for Papers: https://www.academia.edu/3513281/JQRSS_Overview_Guide_to_Contents_and_Editorials_by_Volume_- _Open_Call_for_Papers JQRSS Mapping of Articles (2007- to date): https://www.academia.edu/8827414/Mapping_of_JQRSS_articles_across_Undergraduate_and_Postgraduate_research Copyright © Clive Palmer and the individual authors (CC-BY-NC-ND) Notice: The discussions, statements of fact and opinions contained in the articles of The Journal of Qualitative Research in Sports Studies are those of the respective authors and cited contributors and are set out in good faith for the general guidance of student supported research and the promotion of pedagogical discussion in teaching and learning contexts. No liability can be accepted by the Editor, Advisory Board, the reviewers or the authors/submitters for loss or expense incurred as a result of relying upon particular statements made or circumstances outlined in this journal. Online Indexing – Open Access Research Platforms: EBSCO Host: https://www.ebsco.com/products/ebscohost-research-platform Google Scholar: Dr Clive Palmer PhD, National Teaching Fellow, PFHEA, UKCGE Academia.edu: https://uclan.academia.edu/ClivePalmer ResearchGate: http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Clive_Palmer BePress (Berkeley Press) https://works.bepress.com/clive_palmer/