Cancer and patient-physician communication.
As patients are increasingly involved in the selection of their care, communication between health care providers and patients takes on new importance. The present article reviews the most common approaches to improve patient communication, distinguishing among patient-directed and provider-directed approaches, as well as introducing multimedia programs designed to enhance communication. We conclude by delineating new critical areas for future research including peer-to-peer patient communication and the challenges brought on by new technologies.
Diefenbach
Michael
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Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA. michael.diefenbach@mountisinai.org
Turner
Gina
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Carpenter
Kristen M
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Sheldon
Lisa Kennedy
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Mustian
Karen M
KM
Gerend
Mary A
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Rini
Christine
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von Wagner
Christian
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Gritz
Ellen R
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McQueen
Amy
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Prayor-Patterson
Heather M
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Miller
Suzanne M
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D003142:Communication; D003657:Decision Making; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011788:Quality of Life