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Chief Physician Executive, Ochsner Health, and President, Ochsner Clinic

Effective patient-doctor communication isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a lifeline to better healthcare. When patients feel heard and understood, trust thrives, and medical breakthroughs happen. In this discussion, experts explore the critical role of communication in patient care, highlighting how it impacts health outcomes and what clinicians can do to foster understanding. What are your thoughts? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gj4HerWz

Q&A: Improving patient–doctor communication

Q&A: Improving patient–doctor communication

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Liza DiLeo Thomas MD CPXP FACEP

Medical Director, Patient and Provider Advocacy, Ochsner Health

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Thank you for sharing this! I especially like what she says about finding out the reason why a patient might not be following a treatment plan. We are trained to be "fixers" and want to explain why our plan is the best way. But by finding out our patient's "why," we can be so much more effective.

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I am retired. But this made think about how I talked with my patients when I was working. Also, I will be more aware about how I communicate in general.

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