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Communication between primary care physicians and consultants

R M Epstein1

  • 1Program for Biopsychosocial Studies, Highland Hospital Primary Care Institute, University of Rochester, NY, USA.

Archives of Family Medicine
|May 1, 1995
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Effective physician communication requires sharing patient information and values for collaborative care. Addressing barriers like time and unclear referrals improves patient outcomes and reduces medical errors.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Medical Communication
  • Clinical Collaboration

Background:

  • Optimal communication between primary care physicians (PCPs) and consultants is crucial for effective patient care.
  • Barriers such as time constraints, unclear referral reasons, and differing physician values impede effective communication.
  • Poor communication can lead to fragmented care, diagnostic delays, and iatrogenic complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key elements of optimal physician communication.
  • To explore common barriers to effective PCP-consultant communication.
  • To suggest system-level changes for improving inter-physician collaboration.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of communication challenges in healthcare settings.

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  • Examination of current healthcare system structures and their impact on physician interaction.
  • Identification of best practices for information transfer and collaborative care planning.

    • Main Results:

    • Optimal communication involves transferring comprehensive clinical information, including patient values and preferences.
    • Common communication barriers include time limitations, lack of referral clarity, and insufficient inter-physician contact.
    • Systemic changes can foster better collaboration by facilitating physician contact and improving referral processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Improving physician communication requires addressing systemic and interpersonal factors.
    • Enhanced collaboration through better information exchange and shared decision-making can improve patient care quality.
    • Healthcare system reforms offer opportunities to strengthen PCP-consultant partnerships.