title: Coach your physicians to care, listen and connect with patients.
abstract: Developing strong physician/patient relationships isn't easy when doctors are pressed for time, forced to see more patients and overburdened with paperwork. Yet, successful organizations realize that the physician/patient relationship is the most valuable asset for the hospital or practice. Learn ways to cultivate the relationship and make it grow even stronger.
authors.affiliation: American College of Physician Executives, Tampa, Fla., USA. blinney@acpe.org
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Linney
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D004645:Empathy; D006801:Humans; D008486:Physician Executives; D010819:Physician's Role; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations / Q000941:ethics; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D013192:Staff Development; D014481:United States