by Melanie Herron | Nov 8, 2012 | Blog
The people you have working in the front office of your practice have a very important job. These key staff members can transform the patient experience. They are the first people your patients talk to when calling to make an appointment. They are the first people...
by Melanie Herron | Oct 24, 2012 | Blog
Even though doctors and patients these days seem to be surrounded by technology, the foundation of medicine stems from face-to-face interaction. The heart and soul of healthcare lies in human contact, genuine concern, and empathy. We here at MindStream Creative are...
by Melanie Herron | Sep 21, 2012 | Blog
We get it. Patients want a better experience. But what does this really mean? The elusive positive patient experience may seem challenging to get right without clear direction from none other than the patient. Catalyst Healthcare Research recently conducted a study of...
by Melanie Herron | Sep 6, 2012 | Blog
Most physicians are superb at giving information to their patients. The challenge many have however, is engaging with them. Non-compliance is a major problem in the U.S. One way we can combat it is through better communication between doctor and patient. During a...
by Melanie Herron | Aug 30, 2012 | Blog
After reading an excellent post today on how much personal information doctors should share when talking to patients, I wanted to further extrapolate on the topic. I am a firm believer in the benefits of self-disclosure, as long as it benefits the patient. The...