Real Case: ‘Unbreaking’ bad news proves as hard as breaking it
We’ve all had experience breaking bad news. I even used to teach medical students the art, using actors as standardised patients. But no one teaches…
Tag: Communication
Does general practice need an elevator pitch?
A leading UK GP says being able to sum up the specialty in a sentence is key to securing government funding.
Could a simple text help lift GP vax rates?
Reminding patients with a text saying 'your dose is available' worked for family physicians in the US, shows study.
Who’s the most quoted health expert on the pandemic?
Doctors emerge clear winners in a wrap up of COVID-19 media coverage across digital and print news outlets.
Does being grumpy with patients carry serious medicolegal risk?
Patient complaints often focus on communication and attitude.
A GP guide to first-trimester aneuploidy screening
With a variety of first-trimester aneuploidy screening options available, counselling about what potential results could mean is especially importa…
Do patients benefit from bedside ward rounds?
Presenting cases in front of patients takes less time but can lead to more confusion: studyÂ
GP pays out $600,000 over delayed scaphoid fracture treatment
Poor communication compounded the delay caused by the tricky to manage injury
Is the physical exam obsolete?
Left to my own devices, I would be selective about when and how much of a physical exam I do, either not at all or very…
Why it’s often a good idea to ‘play’ at being a doctor
Adapting to patients' expectations can be a crucial part in securing their trust.
