Modest Increase in Patient Visits Could Offset Costs of Scribes
Model shows adding two new or three return patient visits per day profitable for all specialties
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Patient-Centered Communication: Every Doctor’s Moral Imperative
One physician shares his insights on how repeated active discussions with patients about distress, treatment options, and goals can both reduce costs and help to identify when aggressive treatment is no longer appropriate.
Culture of Blame and Fear of Retribution May Alter Nature of Patient Safety Incident Reports
Patient safety incident reports reflect a healthcare culture that leads to blame and retribution, rather than helping identify areas for learning and improvement.
Harness the Power of Creativity in Health Care
Steven Pritzker PhD, coeditor-in-chief of The Encyclopedia of Creativity, discusses how physicians can utilize creativity in health care.
Embracing the “Wow!” Factor to Improve Patient Care
A physician shares how embracing natural curiosity may help us find new ways to deal with old problems.
Greater Engagement Reported by Patients Who Read Visit Notes
Greater engagement is reported by patients who read notes and submit feedback with nearly 99% of submitted reports indicated that the reporting tool is valuable.
Reduce Burnout With Patient-Centered Communication
When providing increased communication with patients, physicians have higher proficiency and less burnout.
Doctor Visits Are Often Recorded By Patients
Patients may be using audio recordings to remember important details about visits that they can then share with their caregivers.
Use of Health Services Largely Unchanged From 1996-1997 to 2011-2012
The use of health services was largely unchanged, but expenditures of medical services increased in almost every category assessed.
Some Say Patient Care Harmed by Ordering Routine Blood Tests
Authors of this opinion piece say that unnecessary lab tests contribute to rising costs and can damage patient care.
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