Module 2 – Unit 3: Exploring the Topic
Headlines on Improving Communication
Think About It How well do health care professionals communicate with patients in your country, in your opinion? How about in the U.S.? Read the headlines for health-related articles below and answer the following questions.
- What are some problems in communication between health professionals and patients?
- How can health professionals improve communication with their patients?
- Why is good communication between a health professional and a patient important?
Doctors Spend 12 Minutes with Patients, says Survey
Physician-Patient Communication Still a Problem
Patient Complaints and Malpractice Risk: Research Documents a Relationship Between
Malpractice Claims and Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication of Physicians
Researchers Find That Better Communication Speeds Patients’ Recovery
Medical Licensing Exam Tests Students on Communicating
Nearly Half of Americans Don’t Understand Medical Terms and Directions
Study Says Patient-Centered Communications Stronger Between Physician & Patients of Same Race