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Brian W. Powers: Five Areas of the Patient-Physician Relationship to Consider When Selecting a Doctor
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/03/2014 - 16:00
- Communications and decision-making- This is the "anchor" of the relationship, and patient preferences vary widely
- Therapeutic approach- For "preference-sensitive" conditions, physician intensity varies
- Social and cultural appropriateness- Cultural, religious and other preferences must be considered, along with fluency in a patient's preferred language
- Cost and value- What patients will pay out-of-pocket has to be discussed upfront and is a key variable
- Practice environment- How long is the wait in the office? Does the practice use electronic health records, and has this been adequately explained? How good is coordination of care?
Source: Digital Journal
Source URL: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2155659
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