The Importance of a Clinically Relevant, Patient-Centered, Presentation of Findings©
I have stressed in my teaching and mentoring over the years, that the establishment of a strong, trusting, and honest relationship, is critical to the success of your treatment plan, and ultimately, your practice. When you spend the time, energy, and focus demanded to present your findings in a patient-centered way, to the person who may choose to become your patient, your presentation of findings (POF) will be a pivotal, and critical, component to the progressive development of your doctor-patient relationship. The POF must be sensitive to the wants of your patient, while still addressing the clinical needs of your patient. This honest presentation of fact, and options for addressing the problem, or problems, at hand, must also address the actual clinical needs, and realistic potential for improvement, (based upon current scientific knowledge). The POF must never be coercive, argumentative, or confrontational. All of these approaches...
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