Medical Economics (10/31, Littrell) says a study “looked at 200 adults with chronic neck or back pain, and reported that effective physician-patient communication during the initial consultation can have significant implications toward patients’ overall outcomes.” According to one researcher, “patients were better equipped to manage their uncertainties, including fears, anxiety and confidence in their own ability to cope with their condition, as a result of effective communication during their first consultation.” The findings were published in the Journal of Health Communication.
Related Links:
— “Physician-patient communication during initial consultation affects outcomes for chronic pain patients,” Austin Littrell, Medical Economics, October 31, 2024