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Effective doctor-patient communication: an updated examination
Jonathan Matusitz1, Jennifer Spear
1a Nicholson School of Communication, University of Central Florida , Orlando , Florida , USA.
Social Work in Public Health
|May 8, 2014
Summary
High-quality doctor-patient communication significantly impacts patient self-management and health outcomes. This comprehensive analysis explores doctor-patient interactions from multiple viewpoints, emphasizing their crucial role in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Medical Communication
- Healthcare Quality Assessment
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Doctor-patient interaction is a critical determinant of healthcare quality.
- Effective communication influences patient self-management and health outcomes.
- The medical encounter is central to the healthcare process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a detailed examination of doctor-patient interaction quality.
- To analyze doctor-patient communication from multiple perspectives.
- To highlight the significance of communication in patient care and compliance.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive review of doctor-patient communication dynamics.
- Multi-perspective analysis of the medical encounter.
- Evaluation of communication's impact on patient behavior and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Doctor-patient communication quality is a powerful indicator of overall healthcare quality.
- Communication directly affects patient compliance and adherence to medical recommendations.
- A holistic approach reveals multifaceted aspects of doctor-patient relationships.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing doctor-patient communication is essential for improving patient outcomes.
- The quality of interaction significantly influences patient engagement and self-management.
- A multi-perspective analysis provides a deeper understanding of communication's role in healthcare.
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