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Improving Medical Communication
What can be done about intimidated patients who don’t speak up and rushed doctors who lack training in empathetic, plain-English communication — including education, technology, and possible changes in the physical workspace? How do we make this issue a priority?
Robert Arnold, MD
Director, Institute for Doctor-Patient Communication, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Selma Caal, MD
Research Scientist, Child Trends Lead Author
John Cox
Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Visible Health, Inc.
Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Founder, Health in 30™ (Healthin30.com)
Steven Kussin, MD
Founder of The Shared Decision Center in Utica, NY and the Author of Doctor Your Patient Will See You Now
Joseph Kvedar, MD
Founder and Director, Center for Connected Health, Partners HealthCare