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Explaining things to an angry managed-care patient

Authors :
Lowes, Robert L.
Source :
Medical Economics. April 14, 1997, Vol. v74 Issue n8, p143, 8 p.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Physicians sometimes find themselves in hostile situations where their managed-care patients accuse them of holding back required care for financial gains. To avoid such occurrences, doctors should learn how to empathize with their patients and develop a trusting relationship right from the first meeting. They should also uphold their professional values, spend time to educate their patients and listen carefully. These guidelines result in a friendlier atmosphere in the age of managed-care.<br />He thinks you're withholding necessary care for financial reasons. How do you tell him the truth? Here's a lot of good suggestions. It was a fairly routine case, Seattle FP [...]

Details

ISSN :
00257206
Volume :
v74
Issue :
n8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Medical Economics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.19490483