Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Effective communication by healthcare providers is essential in the delivery of high-quality patient care (Westendorp et al., 2022). Yet, how many of us take the time to pause during a clinic encounter? Our patients are rarely allowed time to reflect on what they have heard and respond with questions or concerns. Complaints that patients with cancer have include a perceived lack of caring, empathy, and respect, and fragmented or ineffective provider communication (Westendorp et al., 2022). The quality of the patient–provider relationship can affect patient experience. Westendorp et al.
DOI: 10.1188/25.cjon.184
Author: Anna Poullard
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408518750