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Physician-patient emails: The debate rages on
The question of whether or not physicians and patients should exchange emails seems fairly straight-forward. It is, after all, a simple yes or no question. But everywhere you look--from articles in
Up for debate: HIT and patient privacy
This month's Wall Street Journal's "Big Issues" feature focuses on healthcare, including information technology and privacy of patient data. The debate-style articles feature first-person arguments
Regular e-communication with patients is 'inevitable'
As part of a quest to enhance customer service and communication with patients, healthcare providers are increasingly leveraging the power of technologies such as text messaging, email and Skype to
Tread carefully when discussing sensitive topics with teens
If there's anything that is sacrosanct to teens and adolescents, it's their privacy, even when it comes to sharing important medical information with their doctors. As a result, pressing young adults
Doctors, practice more patience with your patients
Physician communication is a recurring theme here at FiercePracticeManagement. And it's not just because I view it as an important topic. Throughout the industry, thoughtful physician-patient
Most heart patients confused about stent benefits
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals yet another stunning disconnect in physician-patient communication. In this case, the heart patients at Baystate Medical Center in
Study: Physicians should encourage patients to talk more
Physicians are not mind readers, it turns out. In a recent experiment, 29 primary-care physicians across 10 outpatient clinics engaged in consultations with 207 patients. Immediately following the
