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Gaps in doctor-patient communication. Patients' response to medical advice.

Vida Francis, +2 more
- 06 Mar 1969 - 
- Vol. 280, Iss: 10, pp 535-540
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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.
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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...

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