Ending appointments: A guide to the four-part closure statementWhen I was in grad school, a professor spoke with us about how our society doesn’t end things well—we’d rather say “see you later” than “this is goodbye.” How do you talk to elderly patients about it no longer being safe for them to drive?We asked docs how they go about having these sensitive conversations. How to stop patient hostility An FBI special agent shares his top strategies for defusing difficult situations and creating calm. POLL: How would you most like to respond to an angry patient? Take our weekly physician poll. What if my patient has too many issues to discuss during a visit? It’s a common fear for those of us who like to be efficient, however the average outpatient has about 1.7 concerns. Case report: The girl without a rash A clinical encounter that Dr. Robert Dickson found peculiar and satisfying. We have 15 minutes today Patients tell me frequently that they don’t know that their appointment has a time limit. We need to tell them. Bossy doctors: 7 reasons why some docs are bossy Some doctors are bossy particularly toward their colleagues. Dr. Shawn Whatley counts out the 7 reasons some doctors just love to give orders. What's something you sacrificed to become a doctor? When I went to Medical school, I sacrificed in ways I did not appreciate until later. Solve my problem: How do you talk to elderly patients about it no longer being safe for them to drive? We appreciate your help and your colleagues will appreciate your insights! First Previous 22 23 24 25 26 Next Last
