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QD: News Every Day--Interns skipping the niceties of patient communication : ACP Internist
First-year interns rarely do the little courtesies that could establish a rapport with patients, such as introducing themselves, and it may ...
Is it bad patient behavior or poor doctor-patient communication? : ACP Internist
It seem like everyone these days is focused on changing some aspect of patient health behavior. You know, getting patients to get a mammogra...
July/August 2011 | ACP Internist
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Conquering the computer in clinic | Internal Medicine Meeting 2018 News | ACP Internist
Despite obstacles encountered when incorporating the electronic health record into bedside manner, a simple mnemonic can help physicians learn how to maintain proper patient communication.
True emergencies : ACP Internist
“Hi. This is doctor Rob, and you have reached my blog. If you are here to read my blog, then continue to do so. If this is an emergency, ple...
No predictions : ACP Internist
The blogosphere is alive with the sound of Silver--Nate Silver, that is, the head of what should be called the Five Thirty Eight Modeling Ag...
What do patients want? : ACP Internist
Three recent items point out to harried internists what patients really want when they see their doctor--communication. Along comes the Ame...
Stigma : ACP Internist
I tell myself: Speak in tones that aren't patronizing and sorrowful or as if you're irrevocably broken. Then coach yourself away from the fe...
Timeline : ACP Internist
The consultant note read: Weight 250 lb. BMI 40.3. Patient is morbidly obese. Counselled on the dangers of excess weight. Counselled to incr...
Listen more : ACP Internist
My first posting on this blog explained why I chose to name it “Auscultation.” I wrote that I wanted to promote a conversation, and that li...