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Gaps in doctor-patient communication. Patients' response to medical advice.
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A study of 800 outpatient visits to Children's Hospital of Los Angeles as discussed by the authors explored the effect of verbal interaction between doctor and patient on patient satisfaction and follow-through on follow-up.Abstract:
Study of 800 outpatient visits to Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles to explore the effect of the verbal interaction between doctor and patient on patient satisfaction and follow-through on...read more
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Social Class and Mental Illness: A Community Study
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Gaps in doctor-patient communication. 1. Doctor-patient interaction and patient satisfaction.
TL;DR: A number of communication barriers between pediatrician and patient9s mother were found to contribute significantly to patient dissatisfaction: notably lack of warmth and friendliness on the part of the doctor and use of medical jargon.
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Failure of Children to receive Penicillin by Mouth.
TL;DR: A TEN-DAY blood level of penicillin is necessary to eradicate Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci from the pharynx and the question always arises when medication is given by mouth whether it actually reaches the patient's stomach, particularly in the amount and for the duration prescribed.