Publication Date
1-19-2021
Keywords
consultation time, clinic visit, patient satisfaction, patient engagement, primary care
Abstract
In this issue introduction, the editor-in-chief of Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews comments on the premise that length of patient consultation time is less important than what patients perceive happened during that time. Regardless of the time allotted to a clinical visit, health care providers should make efforts to address the emotional and psychosocial needs of their patients. As always, taking a little time to express empathy can make a big difference in patient satisfaction.
Recommended Citation
Baumgardner DJ. A watched pot never boils: attentive care needs no timer. J Patient Cent Res Rev. 2021;8:5-7. doi: 10.17294/2330-0698.1827
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Family Medicine Commons, Family Practice Nursing Commons, Health and Medical Administration Commons, Health Services Research Commons, Internal Medicine Commons, Medical Education Commons, Primary Care Commons
Submitted
November 27th, 2020
Accepted
January 18th, 2021
