Patient Relations

Clinicians are less likely to accurately recall clinical information after hearing a patient described with negative or blame-based biased language.

Coaching is no more effective than exam room posters in patient satisfaction with clinician communication, study says.

Zocdoc’s 2024 “What Patients Want” report highlights year-over-year trends in patient preferences, behaviors and sentiments.

Injuries stemming from intravenous therapy are a hidden crisis costing lives and money.

Prevention is key. Here’s how to ensure minor workplace issues don't escalate into lawsuits.

Exploring how direct primary care and concierge medicine models could help physicians in independent practices transform patient care.

How is life different across the pond? UK babies can expect to live longer than newborn Americans.

Robert Kushner, MD, an expert in overweight, obesity, nutrition, diet and exercise, discusses the effects of the new antiobesity medications.

Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses the best ways to handle conversations about treatment options with patients who consume misinformation online.

Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses what physicians can do to ensure patient education in spite of misinformation available online.

Richard W. Miller, MD, explains why shared decision-making is so important when navigating patient concerns rooted in social media misinformation.

Richard W. Miller, MD, talks managing a situation when a misinformed patient becomes frustrated.

Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses the proper response when a patient makes a misinformed request.

Richard W. Miller, MD, discusses how social media trends can result in misinformed patients.

PCORI announces list of grants to support studies on patient-centered health care.

The Commonwealth Fund compares United States with other developed nations.

A study of more than 9,000 patients determined that text message reminders did not improve how regularly they refilled their medications after 12 months.

Patient challenges could be addressed at the time a provider writes a prescription - if providers and their staff are equipped with the right technology and information.

A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.

New study linking hearing health with Parkinson’s disease highlights need for more hearing testing and treatment.

A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.

Here are five key ways communication technology is enhancing health care in rural and underserved communities.

A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.

Mental health treatment access is low while cost is high. Here’s what to know about digital solutions.

A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.

A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.

A Canadian study found that patients who visited another within-group physician were less likely to require an emergency department visit than those who visited walk-in clinics.

Study finds a notable shift in the public perception of care after the pandemic

A physician researcher and author discusses the latest information on GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications.

Poor mental health can be driven by online browsing choices - but a free tool can help