Articles tagged with "patient communication"

ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: Rheumatologists Take Proactive Approach in Talking with Teen Patients about Risky Behavior

Susan Bernstein | February 1, 2013

With teenaged juvenile arthritis patients, it’s important for rheumatologists to engage in conversations about how drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and sex will affect them

Online Medical Information Adds New Dimension to Patients’ Discussions with Doctors

Vanessa Caceres | December 1, 2012

Patients and rheumatologists find pros and cons in Web-based research

Facebook Chats Link Healthcare Providers with Patients

Carol Patton | December 1, 2012

Facebook chats organized by the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City help rheumatologists convey information online to patients

How to Bring the Physician-Patient Relationship to a Peaceful End

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | December 1, 2012

Direct communication and a concern for the patient’s welfare should guide the process of terminating a physician-patient relationship

Ethical Concerns Influence What Constitutes Clear and Full Disclosure for Physicians

Bernard Rubin, DO, MPH | December 1, 2012

Money received from industry by physicians who can influence medical practice by their research, opinions, or roles in decision-making bodies should be clearly and fully disclosed

As Population Ages, Rheumatologists Prepare to Treat Elderly Patients with More Comorbidities

Vanessa Caceres | November 1, 2012

Cardiovascular disease, diabetes are among the conditions that add another layer of complexity in treating older rheumatology patients

Tech Talk: New Platform Aims to Make Telephone Communication Simpler

Thomas R. Collins | November 1, 2012

MedXCom system helps physicians better manage their phone calls with patients

How the Mayo Clinic Maximizes Learning Opportunities Through Social Media

Carol Patton | October 17, 2012

The Mayo Clinic’s Center for Social Media has become a social media resource for healthcare providers nationwide

The Role of Social Media in a Rheumatology Practice

Daniel F. Battafarano, DO, FACP, FACR | September 5, 2012

Social media presents an opportunity to enhance the visibility of your practice, connect clinical staff with patients, and to create a network outside the walls of your clinic.