Luckily, it’s possible to train yourself to be more patient—and it comes with its own benefits. “People who can weather these scenarios without becoming overly annoyed or anxious fare better ...

enabling medical students to acquire the communication skills and practical experience needed in their professional development. A S.P. is an individual trained to portray a patient case in a ...

Over 22 percent of US households speak a language other than English. Because of this, the healthcare industry faces ...

The facilitator supports the patient’s arm ... A lack of evidence in support of facilitated communication improving independent communication skills Some individuals who have developed ...

A recent randomized controlled trial assessed the benefits of a group-based intervention that fosters communication and ...

including patient activation (the knowledge and skills to manage one’s health), doctor-patient communication, and harm assessment. Notably, appointment scheduling (36%), doctor-patient ...

Miscommunication between hospital staff regularly puts patients at risk, a new study says. Poor communications between health care workers contributed to 25% of hospital incidents that put ...

Private hospitals in Kolkata are focusing on improving patient-centric services ... are trained in interpersonal and listening skills and effective communication. “Interactions with doctors ...

THE introduction of volunteers into inpatient services at Essex Partnership University NHS Trust (EPUT) has led to a ...

In today’s complex health care landscape, the pharmacist’s role has evolved significantly beyond simply dispensing medications to a more patient-centered educator position. As such, communication has ...