Patient communication has never been more important. It has also never been more complex and challenging. The patient communication landscape continues to evolve, shaped by technological advancements, ...

Modern society is riddled with examples of how poor communication can lead to confusion and chaos. Poor communication has become the standard in society, and many people have never been taught what ...

Multiple factors contribute to a positive patient experience, says the new CMO of AdventHealth Altamonte Springs. They include effective communication with patients, the hospital environment, food ...

Doctors and other medical professionals face a myriad of difficult conversations and scenarios on a daily basis. When we think about emotional conversations, the first thought that comes to mind is ...

Clinicians should avoid using medical jargon when communicating with their patients, says this CMO. For clinicians, communicating in a clear and understandable manner is crucial for providing quality ...

The COMFORT protocol and other communication strategies that help patients and caregivers understand cancer and its treatment ...

Earlier this month, a newer patient came in to see me for a check-up and discussion about her extremely high cholesterol level. In her late 50s with a family history of early-age heart attack, she was ...

A professor led a study that found that shared decision-making and the quality of the health care provider's history-taking and physical exam were the main drivers of spinal pain patients' ...

Serious illness communications are crucial elements of care delivery for patients with cancer. High-quality serious illness communications are composed of open, honest discussions between patients, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients’ primary concern is gaining a sense of control over their condition. Caregivers want more direct ...

The data on COVID-19 doesn’t look good. A recent USA Today analysis showed that nearly 80% of the states reported more coronavirus cases than they had in the week before. Nine states set seven-day ...