Effective communication at hospitals and health systems contributes to the development and sustainability of a culture of safety. Yet, miscommunication remains a consistent and pervasive problem. A ...

A strong reputation is an invaluable asset in today's competitive healthcare landscape. It attracts new patients, fosters trust within the community and, ultimately, translates to better patient ...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. National Diabetes Month in November. American Heart Month in February. In the U.S.—and in many parts of the world—we have done a great job of drawing ...

Although there are physical, psychological, and literacy issues pertaining to both patients and providers that create these barriers, dental care providers can overcome them by using communication ...

Effective patient-centred communication is crucial for improving care. But how can it be achieved? And how can one avoid a purely medical perspective? According to Remke van Staveren, a Dutch ...

Frontline Therapy for BRAF-Mutated Metastatic Melanoma: How Do You Choose, and Is There One Correct Answer? Communication has several core functions in pediatric cancer care: the development of shared ...

BANNOCKBURN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stericycle Communication Solutions, an industry leader in patient engagement technology and solutions and a service of Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), today ...

A computer analysis of hundreds of thousands of secure email messages between doctors and patients found that most doctors use language that is too complex for their patients to understand. The study ...

Among community patients living with heart failure, excellent and good patient-centered communication was associated with a reduced risk of death. Methods: Perceived patient-centered communication was ...

By: Joanna B. Wolfson, Ph.D., ABPP & Robert M. Gordon, Psy.D. For parents and family caregivers, navigating a child’s medical condition can be the most stressful of life experiences. When a child ...