Rx For Time-Crunched Physicians: Communication Skills That Increase Efficiency

With their waiting rooms crowded and exam rooms full, many physicians say they are too busy to be good communicators. Those who study physician time-management think otherwise. Certain communication skills can foster efficiency and effectiveness during an office visit without sacrificing rapport with patients, according to researchers at the University of Washington (UW) and the University of Rochester.

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Filed under: Primary Care on July 16th, 2008