title: Five rules for connecting with patients to enhance compliance: building a bridge of credibility and trust.
abstract: Communication is the cornerstone for being an effective doctor. With improved communication, patient satisfaction is increased as well as patient compliance. This article will review five rules for becoming a better communicator. This applies to physicians speaking to patients, staff speaking to patients, or physicians communicating with their staffs.
authors.affiliation: American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management, Hackettstown, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: John V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Guiliana
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Baum
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D010565:Persuasive Communication; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012660:Semantics; D035502:Trust