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...
by Melanie Herron | Aug 10, 2012 | Blog
Eye contact is something we admire in a person. It shows respect and tells us that the person we are speaking to is paying attention to what we are saying. It is easy to understand why a patient would be frustrated with a doctor who is unwilling to look them in the...
by Melanie Herron | Jun 19, 2012 | Blog
If you are interested in improving your patient satisfaction scores, you should consider investing time and money in your staff. The Health Care Satisfaction Report by Press Ganey, Inc., noted that increases in employee satisfaction are associated with increases in...
