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doctor-patient communication  

Definition

  • The delivery of medical care depends upon effective communication in the doctor-patient relationship. When patients fail to understand what they have been told and do not ask questions or express their true concerns, the medical visit can be compromised. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Doctor-Patient Communication]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-PL75M0F9-V

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