Doctors and other medical professionals face a myriad of difficult conversations and scenarios on a daily basis. When we think about emotional conversations, the first thought that comes to mind is ...

Clinicians should avoid using medical jargon when communicating with their patients, says this CMO. For clinicians, communicating in a clear and understandable manner is crucial for providing quality ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Disbelief. Judgment. Gaslighting. Dismissal. These are among the responses that patients with chronic, complex disorders, including long COVID, have, unfortunately, received from many ...

With ever-growing pressures on the NHS, dealing with angry or frustrated patients and their relatives has become increasingly common for those working in healthcare. But what if doctors could practice ...

Patients seek care from urologists for a variety of reasons, many of which are sensitive and may be difficult to discuss.

The difficult patient often upsets the staff, sends negative reverberations throughout the practice, causes stress and frustration, and can even cause a loss of revenue based on their behaviors and ...

Virtual patients help med students learn to communicate difficult medical news Virtual reality programs can help medical students improve empathic communication skills, which are critical when ...

Disbelief. Judgment. Gaslighting. Dismissal. These are among the responses that patients with chronic, complex disorders, including long COVID, have received from many health care providers. These ...