While not a solution to the maternal health crisis, good communication can help expectant patients feel safe getting care during COVID-19.
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All industries need translators and interpreters who are trained in […]
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Caring for his dying patient, a much-loved Irish farmer with advanced renal failure reminded a doctor of what’s really important in medicine.
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What should you do when you notice your doctor is distracted? A primary care doctor provides tips to help them get back on track.
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Although compassion and empathy are innate qualities, specific education and training can sharpen and improve how physicians deliver bad news to patients.
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Individuals and their caregivers are the greatest untapped sources of information, knowledge, and motivation
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Doctors working in the field of women’s health should be prepared to listen to all concerns presented by patients & take a holistic approach to their care.
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A new survey shows us that patients have a strong desire for their physicians to be involved in helping them with chronic illness management self-care.
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A new care model, the multidisciplinary specialist team, has the potential to improve patient care and allow physicians to grow personally and professionally.
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Patient engagement has emerged as a key component of reducing the likelihood of an adverse outcome – both clinical and medicolegal.
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Is your doctor overwhelmed by patients and other clinical duties? Here are some things you, as a patient, can do get your doctor to truly engage with you as a person.
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A recent study confirmed that doctors who use positive language reduce patient pain by a similar amount to drugs. Other trials show that positive messages have numerous benefits, ranging from helping Parkinson’s patients move their hands faster to reducing how much pain medication patients use.
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