Path to Achieving Empathy Associated With Provider’s Health
This conclusion could be especially useful in the context of medical professions, researcher says.
Doctor-Patient Relationship
Sometimes, We’re More Than Just a Doctor for Our Patients
A primary care physician reflects on the different roles he plays in his patients’ lives.
The Evolution of a Physician’s Intent
What stands in the way of the doctor-patient relationship?
Most Patients Willing to Provide Sexual Orientation Information to Physicians
However, ER providers expected most patients to refuse to provide this information.
Review of Benefits and Risks of Physicians Using OpenNotes With Patients
Benefits include improved patient engagement, while risks may include avoidance of writing candidly.
Physician Communication Style Essential During Bad-News Encounters
Enhanced patient-centered communication lessens the anxiety during disclosure of cancer diagnosis.
Promoting Shared Decision Making with Use of Health Literacy Tools
The use of a universal health literacy precautions toolkit ensures that patients can make well-considered decisions.
Physician and Patient Co-Washing Approach Increases Hand Washing Compliance
Patients endorsed the importance of hand washing 98.7% of the time.
Better Patient Outcomes with Improved Interviewing Skills
Consider altering your interviewing style to improve relationships with your patients.
Condescending Doctors and How to Deal With Them
A user on Reddit recently shared an experience he had with a less-than-friendly doctor he bumped into one day after class. While walking to the parking lot, he noticed that the doctor had left a large cup of coffee on top of his car just as he was preparing to drive off. Recognizing it as the polite thing to do, the Redditor called out to the doctor to get his attention to prevent the inevitable spillage from occurring. Hey mister, you—, he shouted, but was promptly interrupted by the doctor. NO! It’s Doctor! the doctor corrected in the most condescending tone the Redditor said he had ever heard. Rethinking his gesture, he replied, Oh, sorry Doctor; nevermind. The doctor then proceeded to speed off, spilling the coffee all over the windshield.
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