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The retired cop was an easy patient, who took his medicine without complaint. After an operation, the man went into a mental tailspin that his doctor realized had been in the making for years.
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After being diagnosed with cancer, people often ask one question first: "How long do I have?" Doctors usually overestimate the time, and patients often don't understand it's a range, not one number.
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As an oncologist and palliative care specialist, Larry Cripe treats critically ill patients. Two years ago, he found himself on the other side of the…
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Madison, Wisconsin - Better communication between hospital and nursing home can thwart people determined to steal opioid prescriptions.In a letter to the…
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The "Sound Medicine" program for Nov. 30 includes Improving not only patient experience through better communication, but also clinician experienceAuthor…
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Dr. Adrienne Boissy, a neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic, was recently handed a unique assignment: improving the communication skills among her fellow…
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When choosing a cancer surgeon, patients are more likely to prefer surgeons with specialized training and lots of experience far more than those who…
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A quarter of the dialysis patients who were in New York City when Hurricane Sandy hit missed at least one treatment due to power outages. Yet, not many are prepared for the next disaster.
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Computerized prescription orders are one real advantage. Clicking checkboxes on screen after screen not so much.
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Improved communication among health-care providers during shift changes reduced injuries due to medical errors by 30 percent, according to a federally…