patient relations

How to improve patient engagement through technology
July 10, 2017By Lisa A. Eramo MA
Electronic health records and portals are not perfect, but they do offer physicians a way to connect with patients
Why physicians should become active on social media
Why physicians should become active on social media
May 24, 2017By Nima Mehran MD
If you and your team haven’t discussed how social media can be used to grow your practice and get seen in a competitive market, I hope you keep reading. Finding success with social media takes time and energy, but it’s never too late to start building momentum.
Easy tips for physicians to address negative online patient reviews
Easy tips for physicians to address negative online patient reviews
May 10, 2017By Kevin G. Donoghue JD
Tips and strategies short of suing your patient for defamation
When should doctors be slower to dismiss?
May 10, 2017By Ed Finkel
While medical offices typically have good cause to dismiss patients who are violent or abusive, doctors and healthcare attorneys say they should be (and generally are) more circumspect in other types of frustrating but ultimately resolvable situations.
How to enlist family members to improve patient care
May 10, 2017By John Campanelli
How does a physician overcome the challenges and take advantage of the valuable opportunity that arrives with that third person in room?
April Clinical Considerations for NP's, PAs
April 17, 2017By Joe Gorelick MSN FNP-C
In this month's Clinical Considerations, we look at handling the difficult patient, how to improve our diagnostic skills and the latest psoriasis drug approval.
ACP panel offers tips for easing difficult discussions with patients
April 05, 2017By Jeff Bendix
Physicians sometimes are reluctant to discuss controversial subjects with their patients. But these discussions become easier, and often produce better outcomes, when physicians explain why they are bringing up the subject, and try to understand the patient’s perspective on it.
ACP urges collaborative action to put patients before paperwork
ACP urges collaborative action to put patients before paperwork
March 30, 2017By Keith L. Martin
Internists detail recommendations to reduce the burdens of EHRs, quality metrics and more
Top benefits and risks of sharing notes with patients
March 30, 2017By Chris Mazzolini
Medical note transparency can help patients and physicians communicate better, but many physicians remain tentantive
Should physicians share their notes with patients?
Should physicians share their notes with patients?
February 22, 2017By Keith Loria
How allowing patients to read notes can strengthen the bond for a physician.