Surgeon Patient Communication

A systematic review of surgeon-patient communication: strengths and opportunities for improvement

Levinson W, Hudak P, Tricco AC. A systematic review of surgeon-patient communication: strengths and opportunities for improvement. Patient Educ Couns. 2013;93(1):3-17. DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2013.03.023

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Bottom Line:

• Surgeons spent the majority of their time educating patients, providing them with thorough details about surgical conditions and treatments, helping them to make informed choices. However, surgeons often did not explore the emotions or concerns of patients

Impact:

• Identified potential areas of improvement in the communication skills of surgeons

Additional Resources:

• Research brief
• Full publication

Funding:

University of Toronto Department of Medicine