Communicating risk key step to good care

Article Abstract:

Physicians must consider their patients' perceptions, education levels and health care knowledge levels when communicating the risks of diseases, their treatments and potential treatment outcomes.

Personnel administration, Training, Health risk communication

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Doctors use new cues to get patient history

Article Abstract:

Open interviewing can assist physicians to obtain more information from their patients. Paraphasing and clarifying patient statements are part of this new physician-patient communication style.

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Remind patients: it's time to stay cool

Article Abstract:

Physicians need to advise at-risk patients to not get overheated during hot weather conditions.

Physiological aspects, Patient care, Hot weather

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