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Articles tagged with "patient communication"

Medical Jargon May Cloud Doctor-Patient Communication

Mary Gillis  |  January 2, 2018

(Reuters Health)—When patients misunderstand commonly used medical terms, communication and decision-making may suffer, U.K. researchers say. In a survey of London oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic patients, more than a third of participants did not know the meaning of such terms as benign or lesion and more than half could not define metastasis or lymph…

The Pop Star Effect & Lupus: Celebrity Cred May Help Raise Awareness of Rheumatic Disease

Richard Quinn  |  December 15, 2017

This year, Selena Gomez underwent a kidney transplant as a result of damage from living with lupus. But how can this celebrity story aid rheumatologists? Many see it as an opportunity to raise awareness or create a dialogue with primary care physicians. But for lupus patients, it can be a reminder for them to take control of their own wellbeing, according to rheumatologist Susan Manzi, MD, MPH…

Just You & the Patient: Tips to Stay Focused at Work

Karen Appold  |  November 24, 2017

Ringing phones, patient emergencies, staff interruptions—rheumatologists work amidst distraction all day. Here are some practical and personal tips on how to stay focused on your patients…

After Medical Errors, Patients Want Doctors to Hear Them Out

Lisa Rapaport  |  October 16, 2017

(Reuters Health)—When medical errors lead to serious injuries, patients and families may feel better when doctors take the time to listen to their feelings about the mistake and explain what can be done to prevent it from happening again, a small study suggests. The research team interviewed 27 patients, three family members and 10 staff…

Help Pediatric Patients Overcome Pain & Anxiety

Karen Appold  |  September 29, 2017

Pediatric rheumatology patients present unique challenges. According to Kyla Driest, MD, MEd, using age and temperament appropriate methods, such as distraction or icing, may help children manage pain and ease anxiety…

How to Build a Patient Base

Karen Appold  |  September 1, 2017

Building a patient base takes more than marketing your rheumatology services. According to Jessica Chapman, MD, cultivating trust and communication between referring physicians and potential patients is critical…

How to Fuel Engaged Patient Dialogue

Carina Stanton  |  July 21, 2017

“Too often, a patient may feel too intimidated to ask a question,” says Ara Dikranian, MD. Here are considerations and communication techniques rheumatologists can use to encourage greater patient understanding and engagement…

Intimacy & Rheumatic Conditions

Karen Appold  |  April 14, 2017

The side effects of rheumatic conditions and their treatments can cause symptoms some may find awkward or embarrassing to discuss with their physicians. But Ara Dikranian, MD, says rheumatologists must address intimacy issues, both physical and emotional, with all patients…

Rheumatologists Should Discuss with Patients Use of Immunomodulatory Agents During Pregnancy

Kimberly Retzlaff  |  November 16, 2016

The decision to continue or discontinue immunomodulatory medications during pregnancy is a difficult one for both patients and physicians. On the one hand, when left untreated, rheumatic conditions can cause harm to an unborn child, as well as to the pregnant mother. On the other hand, medications can be harmful to a developing fetus. In…

Road Rules for Social Media: As More Rheumatologists Go Online to Tweet, Chat or Post, They Must Learn How to Tread Wisely

Susan Bernstein  |  October 17, 2016

For many practices, the benefits of social media—connecting with patients and exchanging ideas with colleagues—outweigh the risks, says R. Swamy Venuturupalli, MD, FACP. If rheumatologists set strategies for engagement and help shape the conversations, social media can be leveraged for research, community outreach, patient support and more…

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