I am a big fan of Infographics. They are a great for turning otherwise complex data into practical information. Here's an Infographic I built to describe the "disconnect" that often occurs between physicians and patients and the impact of adherence.
The short answer: No. At least not in the context of a strong physician-patient relationship. Many physicians have legitimate concerns about the prospects of having their salary or level reimbursement linked to patient satisfaction. I would too given the way most...
Lots of smart people over the years have been trying to figure out why people stop taking their medications within the first 12 months. Within the first 12-months of starting a new prescription, patient compliance rates drop to less than 50%. This rate is even lower...
Ok...here’s a brain teaser. What medical condition is the most costly to employers? I’ll give you a hint. It is also a medical condition that is likely to go unrecognized and undiagnosed by primary care physicians. If you guessed depression you are correct. If you...
I recently participated in a Twitter Chat about physician-patient communications. A common refrain from some of the providers in the group was that "there isn't enough time" during the typical office visit for physicians to worry about communicating effectively....
[tweetmeme source=”Healthmessaging” only_single=false]The most popular post on my blog is entitled Five Reasons Why People Do Not Ask Their Doctor Questions. Well it seems there is a sixth reason. The Reason? I am forever reminded of this when I see my retinal surgeon...
[tweetmeme source=”Healthmessaging” only_single=false]My favorite blog, besides Mind the Gap, is KevinMD.com. It's not just because they let me do a guest post now and then. I like it because it is a great place to interact with lots of other readers, particularly...
Many of my readers are curious about patient question asking behavior during a trip to the doctor. The fact that most of us ask few “important” questions during a routine (or not-so-routine) physician visit seems very counter intuitive. After all, conventional...
[tweetmeme source="Healthmessaging" only_single=false]Physician-patient communications today are riddled with communication gaps according to researchers. These communication gaps often have significant implications, i.e., misdiagnosis, patient confusion and overuse...