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Communication
Here are opportunities to better understand the dynamics between physicians and patients, to identify barriers to communication, and assess strategies on how to improve this connection.
How Doctors Talk With Patients
What good communication between doctors and patients feels like when it’s working and when it’s not.
The Value of Pre-Surgery Consultations
When a surgeon refuses a pre-surgery consultation, there are a few options available to caretakers and patients in this situation. Here are some potential paths.
Why Patients Use the Internet for Healthcare Information
The Internet is a vast repository of data, facts, and information. And as in any public forum, there is excellence and there are snake oil salesmen.
When Doctors Listen and What Happens Next
Listening is one of three skills necessary to great communication. When doctors listen, patients feel heard and seen as more than a medical diagnosis.
Why Are Patients Afraid to Speak Up?
As a patient, have you ever been afraid to speak up, afraid to question medical professionals when something doesn’t seem quite right?
Can Virtual Care Replace In-Person Care?
Among the many changes to our lives imposed by the pandemic, one potentially positive offering is on-line doctor appointments. Such visits are variously called: virtual health, telemedicine, telehealth, or virtual care.
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