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May 31, 2022
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Online collaborative fosters communication, inclusivity among clinicians

Online collaborative fosters communication, inclusivity among clinicians

Clinicians who were members of an ongoing internet-based learning collaborative reported that the initiative was useful and fostered communication, according to findings published in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health.

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April 08, 2022
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Communication key when applying for a job, starting a practice

Ophthalmology is a small world with amazing opportunities, and communication is the key to success, both to achieve the position one deserves and to attract and retain patients, according to one presenter.

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March 17, 2022
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‘Like’ it or not: The dos and don’ts of social media for oncologists

‘Like’ it or not: The dos and don’ts of social media for oncologists

Just as physicians became accustomed to wearing pagers 40 years ago or being tied to smartphones 2 decades ago, many have become active on social media as it entered their practices.

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March 17, 2022
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In age of misinformation, cancer care community seeks new ways to improve communication

In age of misinformation, cancer care community seeks new ways to improve communication

An important component of cancer care is communication with patients and caregivers about their disease.

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March 02, 2022
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Balovaptan failed to improve socialization, communication in adults with autism

Balovaptan did not improve socialization and communication difficulties in adults with autism spectrum disorder, according to results of a phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial published in Lancet Psychiatry.

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March 01, 2022
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Video-based coaching may improve communication skills among clinicians

Video-based coaching may improve communication skills among clinicians

Video-based coaching was a feasible strategy for improving clinicians’ communications skills, according to findings published in BMC Medical Education.

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February 01, 2022
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Q&A: Conquer communication disconnect to elevate IBD patient care

Q&A: Conquer communication disconnect to elevate IBD patient care

Results from a new survey published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases highlight the need for improved communication between physicians and patients regarding IBD treatment goals and expectations.

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December 01, 2021
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Pregnant women respond best to vaccine messages focused on infant protection

Pregnant women respond best to vaccine messages focused on infant protection

Messages about safety and how vaccines protect infants motivate pregnant women to get immunized, especially when they are delivered by trusted health care workers, according to a survey published in Women’s Health Issues.

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November 19, 2021
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Social media success requires good branding, taking ‘a leap of faith’

Social media success requires good branding, taking ‘a leap of faith’

Social media can be leveraged to broaden the reach of both yourself and your practice; achieving success requires shifting to a communications and public relations mindset, according to a presentation at GI Outlook.

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November 10, 2021
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‘Provide the science’: Communication with patients vital to fight medical misinformation

‘Provide the science’: Communication with patients vital to fight medical misinformation

Medical misinformation threatens public health, but physicians can combat it by improving communication with their patients, according to a speaker at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

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