Practice tip of the week: Seven sins of communication

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With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.

With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site. In this September 2021 article on communication sins, Laird Harrison gives this tip:

1. Lack of specificity

Avoid phrases like "anytime," or "when convenient," in favor of precise details.

Click here to read the rest of the article and be sure to check back next week for another Tip of the Week!

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