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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.

Author: Elliott, Victoria Stagg
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
Personnel administration, Training, Health risk communication

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Doctors use new cues to get patient history

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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.

Author: Elliott, Victoria Stagg
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003

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Remind patients: it's time to stay cool

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

Author: Elliott, Victoria Stagg
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
Physiological aspects, Patient care, Hot weather

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Subjects list: Methods, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, United States, Health care industry, Customer relations
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