Communicating risk key step to good care
Article Abstract:
Physicians must consider their patients' perceptions, education levels and health care knowledge levels when communicating the risks of diseases, their treatments and potential treatment outcomes.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Doctors use new cues to get patient history
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Open interviewing can assist physicians to obtain more information from their patients. Paraphasing and clarifying patient statements are part of this new physician-patient communication style.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Remind patients: it's time to stay cool
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Physicians need to advise at-risk patients to not get overheated during hot weather conditions.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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