Patients across England will benefit from clearer, more reliable communication from the NHS under a new set of minimum standards ...

While ordering medical tests is routine, a lack of communication often leaves anxious patients decoding portal results alone.

Broad consensus about need for disclosure and clinician oversight ...

Facing a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful times for patients and their loved ones. When seeking a surgeon for treatment, providing emotional support and helping patients manage ...

NHS England » NHS to overhaul patient communications and end ‘farce’ of invitations arriving after appointment ...

DUBLIN — Researchers in Spain have reported a complex picture of primary care patient safety across the country, with survey results highlighting a critical need for improved communication systems ...

On both sides of the patient-physician relationship, there are opportunities for improvement in communication and listening. In particular, healthcare providers must recognize patients’ capabilities ...

NEW NHS appointment protocols have been brought into effect for all patients. The rules update will introduce a mandatory ...

Yet the patient experience is straightforward. A patient sends a referral letter via a dedicated WhatsApp channel to the ...

Effective communication is one of the foundations of good nursing care. The honest forms of nurse-patient communication include verbal and non-verbal communication (e.g., body language, facial ...

Christina Poh confirmed that the disconnect between provider and patient experiences of shared decision-making resonates strongly with what she observes in clinical practice, noting that while care ...