Category: Communications

The telephone has become the "front-door" tot he physician-patient relationship, and a target for liability issues.

Technology has advanced communication in many fields, including medicine. The potential advantages (and disadvantages) of quicker communication, education of patients and potentially improved patient satisfaction have increased patient and some physicians’ interest in e-mail interactions.

Communication and dissemination of medical information entails many varied mediums.

Nothing is more vital to improving patient safety tan effective communication. This skill is developed by learning to actively listen to verbal and non-verbal cues.