Patient Relations

Patients can hold biases toward physicians in the same way that physicians can be biased in their care delivery.

The difference between a ‘conscious bias’ and an ‘unconscious bias’ and how they are measured.

What bias means for physician’s everyday work experiences.

Giving bad news is not fun, but as a doctor, it is something you'll have to do from time to time. Here are some tips on how to do it.

There's a lot to be said for first impressions. So, when do your new patients form their first impressions of you?

The phenomenon of ‘point solution fatigue’ affecting physicians, providers, and payers.

The shortcomings of current standards of care and why finding solutions might be so challenging and complex.

What we mean by ‘standards of care’ are, as well as how they are developed.

Physicians Practice® spoke with Dr. Anisha Abraham, author of the book "Raising Global Teens: A Practical Handbook for Parenting in the 21st Century", about signs that a patient may be at risk of suicide and self-harm as well as interventions and communication methods physicians can employ in the clinical setting.

More engaged patients are more likely to follow your advice. Here are five ways to jumpstart your practice's efforts.

Amid the stresses of running a medical practice, it’s sometimes hard to find the time to keep your patients happy. But keeping your patients smiling is good for your wallet and your psyche.

Senior populations are growing rapidly and will need increased quality medical care.

This week on Perspectives, Dr. Caroline DeFilippo, MD, MPH, FACP of CareMount Medical in New York, explains how physicians can grow more comfortable with these conversations and when they should consider having them with their patients.

More engaged patients are more likely to follow your advice. Here are five ways to jumpstart your practice's efforts.

To successfully transition to hybrid care, physician practices need a cohesive telehealth strategy.

Techniques for better physician-patient communication, patient outcomes and profitability.

Meeting patient expectations is the surest way to increase their satisfaction with your practice. Telephone management is a good place to start.

The current health crisis may slowly diminish in the coming months, but the need for convenient telemedicine and strong, stable medical practices that can put patients first will not.

Physicians should consider their demographic of patients when choosing a patient lending service provider.

Sharing kind words with patients and staff is critical to building strong relationships. Here are six ways to show gratitude more effectively.

There’s no magic wand to immediately upgrade your administrative systems, but there are actions you can take.

Physician’s Practice® presents our conversation Dan Dooley, vice president of physician services at R1—a leading provider of technology--enabled revenue cycle management—about how the pandemic will change revenue cycle management, as well as how practices can achieve financial clearance and thereby further support their patients.

A special Q&A with Dr. Patrice Harris.

Effectively managing your stressors will increase your ability to care for patients.

Barriers physicians should be aware of and solutions for achieving optimal asthma control.