Tommy Korn, M.D., an ophthalmologist in San Diego, recently came to my attention through a tweet from OpenNotes (@myopennotes): We love to see examples of clinicians doing #opennotes well! Check out how @TommyKornMD handles note sharing! Clear, affirming, engaging and patient-centered. The tweet links to Dr. Korn’s LinkedIn page, where he offers a sample (and […]
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has published a toolkit of materials to help patients, family members and health professionals in physician practices work together to improve diagnosis. The toolkit is one component of AHRQ’s sustained support of efforts to improve diagnostic safety, which include actions designed to help avoid communication breakdowns during patient-provider […]
Greater understanding and trust between provider and patient begins with clear and simple communication. For radiologic technologists, clear and precise communication plays a crucial role in making sure patients receive the best care possible. Enhancing their communication skills is an ongoing goal for all radiologic technologists and many have adopted the ACE protocol as a […]