What Do Patients Want? Honesty, Respect, Effective Communications

My career has included a focus on the value of patient-provider relationship and the value of effective communications. It’s great to see continued dialogue on this important and vital topic in healthcare, such as this video that appeared recently, on MedPage Today where Ron Harman King of Vanguard Communications discusses how patient review patterns match studies published in major journals — both show that patients value clear communication and respect from their healthcare providers above clinical skills.

I encourage you to watch the video and put into practice the tips and insights gleaned.

For related information on effective patient-provider relationships please see my previous posts:

10 Tips for Improved Communication with Your Patients April 2014
Access ACG- Rome Foundation Webinar Recording on New Multi-Dimensional Clinical Profile for FGIDs January 2015
Are You a Patient’s “Dream Doctor”? July 2016
Biopsychosocial Approach is Effective in Treating Patients with IBS August 2013
Challenges in the Physician- Patient Relationship: “Feeling Drained” August 2014
Conversations in IBS-C and CIC: Improving the Patient and Provider Interaction December 2015
Dr. Drossman Talks Physician-Patient Communications on Doctor Radio-Sirius XM 81Aug 25! August 2014
Dr. Drossman Webinar Recording Available: “How to Make the Most of Your Doctor Visit” April 2015
Physicians, Good Communication Involves More than Improving Physician-Patient Relationship August 2013
Former Paratrooper, Medical Service Corps Officer Joins Drossman Gastroenterology as Physician Assistant February 2017
Free Webinar: Stop Suffering – Learn How to Talk to Your Doctor for Better Health Outcomes
Healthcare Disruption Must Include Communications Training for Physicians January 2016
Hitting the Nail on the Head: Medical Insurers Are Eroding Doctor-Patient Relationship August 2013
How the Internet Can Hinder the Doctor-Patient Relationship March 2015
Let’s Not Forget the Power of the Physical Exam August 2014
Partnering in Patient Care: The Importance of Choosing Wisely September 2013
Patient Communications: An Exciting Healthcare Challenge June 2014
Patient-Centric Communications Skills Vital to Effective Doctor-Patient Relationships June 2013
Today’s Medical Students are Learning How to Talk with Patients from My Former Students February 2014
Watch Dr. Drossman’s Latest Presentations on Making the Most of Your Doctor Visit and GI Risks of Pain Medication March 2015

What Do Patients Want? Honesty, Respect, Effective Communications