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Making Sense of Listening: The IMAP Test Battery
Published on: October 11, 2010
Communication skills
John R Tongue1, Howard R Epps, Laura L Forese
1Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA.
Abstract:
Surveys of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons members and patients indicate that orthopaedic surgeons are "high tech, low touch." According to patients and colleagues surveyed, orthopaedic surgeons are given high ratings by patients and colleagues for their skills in the operating room, but their listening and communication skills can be improved upon; they could listen better and show more empathy for their patients. Communication affects patient satisfaction, adherence to treatment, and physician satisfaction. Communication problems have also been cited as the most common factor in the initiation of malpractice suits. All orthopaedic surgeons can benefit from improving their communication skills.
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