Words are important: Improving doctor-patient communication
On the first day of medical school, one of my anatomy lab professors emphasized to us, “Words are important.” If we accidentally identified the “flexor
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Strategies for effective listening and communication
Hearing loss can be debilitating to an individual’s ability to communicate. It can impact everyday life and cause feelings of loneliness, isolation and frustration, specifically
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Communications disconnect: Doctors, patients and HIV testing
Why don’t physicians talk to their patients about recommended HIV screening tests? “We clinicians mean well, but it’s complicated,” says Monisha Arya, M.D., M.P.H, a
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Voice adds emotion, nuance that is lacking in digital communication
In today’s world most people are enamored by technology and social media. With this transition into a largely digital lifestyle, some wonder if the voice
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Disability etiquette: Top 5 tips for interacting with people with disabilities
When it comes to effective communication and interaction with any person, respect and courtesy are key. These priorities don’t change when interacting with people with
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Important conversations: Navigating doctor, patient communications
Alice, my younger sister, or Ms. Alice, as everyone calls her, has spent her life helping other people. Never tiring of her dedication as a
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