Shared Decision Making: Not Ready For Prime Time
When it comes to delivering truly patient-centered care…how are providers supposed to…
HIT-Driven Patient Engagement Is A Bust: Try Developing Doctor-Patient Relationships First
I hate saying I told you so. But to quote myself: "Patient…
Doctor/Patient Relationship-Are the Surveys Accurate?
We have all seen them. You know…those charts showing us how satisfied…
Want Your ACO To Succeed? …Focus On Improving Doctor/Patient Communication
The basic premise of the Accountable Care Organizations is simple enough. By…
The 10 Commandments of Patient Engagement
As a patient, care giver, researcher and a human being, here ‘s…
Wonder What Your Doctors And Patients Talk About…Or Don’t Talk About…Behind Closed Exam Room Doors?
Soon you can stop wondering…For the most us, our first patient experience…
Would Increased Reimbursement And Longer Visits Improve Physician-Patient Communications?
In a word…no.It has been said that a physician’s patient communication skills…
What Kinds of Patient Experiences Are Occurring in Your Doctors’ Offices?
Hint: They Aren’t As Good As Your HCAHPS Scores Suggest Hint: They…
Why You Should Ask Your Doctor To Show You Any “Alerts” In Your Electronic Medical Record
Electronic medical records (EMRs) make a lot of sense. Ideally they capture,…