Physician Patient Relationship
Billing patient portal messages means fewer messages, somewhat satisfied providers
Billing patients for their messages in a patient portal led to a moderate reduction in questions for one large integrated health care provider but was generally accepted by clinicians, according to the results of recent research
Q&A: Health care community must 'take steps to rebuild trust' lost during pandemic
Trust in health care diminished dramatically during the pandemic, and it will take multipronged interventions to restore that confidence, according to an expert.
VIDEO: Storytelling ‘bridges the gap’ between student athlete, physician
DENVER — In this video from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Billy McMullen, retired NFL wide receiver and founder of SparkTalk, discusses how storytelling can help build relationships between athletes and physicians.
Social media use associated with higher online ratings for shoulder, elbow surgeons
Published results showed increased activity on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter, was associated with higher online ratings for shoulder and elbow surgeons.
Physician empathy tied to favorable health outcomes among those with chronic low back pain
Physician empathy was inversely associated with several health outcomes among adults with chronic low back pain, such as pain intensity and back-related disability, a study demonstrated.
Survey reveals disparities in MS knowledge, care among physicians
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Among residents and attending physicians at an Ivy League medical center, disparities exist in knowledge and understanding of care for those with multiple sclerosis, according to a poster from ACTRIMS 2024.
AOA warns Utah’s contact lens bill could limit patient purchasing options
A new proposal in Utah could prohibit the purchase of contact lenses from a prescribing eye doctor, according to a press release from the American Optometric Association.
VIDEO: Herjavec advises optometrists to focus on patient comfort to grow your practice
NEW ORLEANS — The optometrist’s relationships with patients are built on trust and value, but part of that is comfort, entrepreneur and TV personality Robert Herjavec said at an Alcon-sponsored event held during Academy ’23.
Pearls for empathetic critical care at end of life
HONOLULU — Critical care, especially at the end of a patient’s life, requires practitioners to not only be vulnerable, but to accept and communicate uncertainty and to build trust with both the patients and their families.
Proposed ban on noncompetition agreements could impact dialysis, nephrology practices
Threats by the Federal Trade Commission of “cracking down” on noncompetition agreements moved forward in early 2023 with two dramatic moves by the agency.