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Results from the landmark AIDS Treatment for Life International Survey (ATLIS 2010), a multi-country survey of more than 2,000 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), revealed a significant gap in patient-physician [...]

Data detailed in 'Patient-provider communication regarding drug costs in Medicare Part D beneficiaries with diabetes: a TRIAD Study' have been presented. According to recent research published in the journal Bmc [...]

Data detailed in 'Treatment-related symptoms among underserved women with breast cancer: the impact of physician-patient communication' have been presented. 'Low-income, minority women are more likely to be undertreated for breast [...]

According to a study from the United States, 'Low-income, minority women are more likely to be undertreated for breast cancer (BC) treatment-related symptoms than whites. This study assessed the impact [...]

According to recent research from the United States, 'Racial and ethnic disparities exist in the prevalence of certain eye diseases. Minority primary care physicians are in a unique position to [...]

Data input, paperwork and intense caseload stop GPs giving patients undivided attention, Pulse survey reveals By Nigel Praities The camera rolls as a GP videos a real-life consultation by one [...]

According to recent research from London, the United Kingdom, 'The use of digital cameras by clinicians is increasing, and raises issues concerning patient consent and confidentiality. An online survey of [...]

Communications breakdown: HIV+ women and providers Nearly half of black women change clinicians A new study finds that many HIV-infected women have had less than ideal interactions with their medical [...]

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 1996--A nationwide survey released Friday by Roper Starch Worldwide reveals that most Americans are largely satisfied with their doctor's care although many have unmet expectations in [...]

A nationwide survey found a sizable gap exists between patients and healthcare professionals when it comes to understanding and discussing pain. To address this discrepancy, a new coalition of leading [...]

AccessMyHealth.org, a partnership of patients and doctors convened by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), has launched an expanded Web site where state residents can find out about how [...]

Patients value continuity of care and their relationship with their GP far more than flexibility of appointments and extended opening, reveals a survey carried out by Pulse readers. The survey [...]

Representatives of European patients' and consumers' organizations have expressed their appreciation for the work being done by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) to involve them in its core activity areas. [...]

By the time the average American passes age 50, he or she has at least one chronic disease, regularly takes one or more prescription medications, and dabbles with a smattering [...]

An overwhelming majority of Americans with memory concerns had not discussed this issue with their doctors despite recent visits, and an alarming number of them reported that they have other [...]

Doctors often fail to give patients critical information about prescription medications, such as when, how, and how long to use the drugs. Researchers analyzed surveys and audiotapes of 185 office [...]

Doctors more likely to tell when patient knows error Physicians in the United States and Canada generally report that they support disclosing medical errors to patients, but they have widely [...]

Communication accuracy between cancer patients and their physicians was examined. According to recent research published in the Cancer Journal, 'We evaluated a patient's understanding of his or her cancer (diagnosis, [...]

Investigators in the United States and Canada have published new breast cancer data. Study 1: Spanish-preferring Latinas in Los Angeles County experienced delays in care for breast cancer and lower [...]

Patients are prepared to wait up to eight days on average to see their GP about minor ailments such as back pain, a survey reveals. The British Attitude survey also [...]

Physicians need to discern the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in patients during cancer treatment. Researchers from the United States conducted a study 'to assess CAM therapies [...]

A recent study reveals data on physician understanding of menopause treatment options and their patient interaction concerning this topic. Scientists in the United States conducted a 'survey intended to clarify [...]

A recent study reveals data on physician understanding of menopause treatment options and their patient interaction concerning this topic. Scientists in the United States conducted a 'survey intended to clarify [...]

Researchers surveyed cancer patients' perception of the quality of communication in a regional cancer center in India. 'Physician communication is one of the areas that cancer patients have expressed their [...]

Eighty-eight percent of women rely on their healthcare providers to learn about gynecological issues, yet only nineteen percent said their doctor has talked to them about cervical cancer and its [...]

Eighty-eight percent of women rely on their healthcare providers to learn about gynecological issues, yet only nineteen percent said their doctor has talked to them about cervical cancer and its [...]

Patients prefer direct access to health care providers to the traditional model where GPs act as gatekeepers, according to a European survey. The survey, which included interviews with patients from [...]

Dr Catherine Snape has helped halve non-attendance levels for counselling services after carrying out an 18-month research project. Dr Snape's practice in York led the 18-surgery study into why patients [...]

Patients with asthma think a positive relationship with their doctor is as important as a successful outcome to their treatment. Researchers from Whipps Cross hospital's department of respiratory medicine, the [...]

2002 JAN 21 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A new study shows that good communication is the most important consideration for building patients' trust in their physician. 'Patients value health [...]

2001 DEC 24 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Cozint, Inc., Andover, Massachusetts, and Isis Research, Columbia, Maryland, announced the results from a recent survey on bioterrorism taken by U.S. physicians. [...]

2001 FEB 5 - (NewsRx.com) -- To screen or not to screen for prostate and breast cancer may be the doctor's choice alone, a study suggests. A survey of primary [...]

Patient Satisfaction Planner-Physician/patient rapport concerns administrators Quality of care parallels patients' perceptions In a recent survey of hospital emergency department (ED) administrators, 40% of respondents reported concerns regarding physicians' rapport [...]

Reports from the field-Pediatrics Parents, children, physicians must talk to improve care Good communication among physicians, parents, and their children is essential to good pediatric care. A recent consumer survey [...]

The message that the long-term use of beta-blockers following a heart attack can decrease the risk of another heart attack and death from cardiovascular disease is not being delivered to [...]

Sixty percent of physicians responding to a survey by the Pennsylvania Medical Society expressed frustration with eroding patient-doctor relationships and blame lack of time for the problem. The survey of [...]

A recent poll shows the doctor-patient relationship is in better shape than many physicians believe. The majority of patients are highly satisfied with such things as physician communication, accessibility and [...]

Harris Interactive Inc., Health Care News, April 10, 2002 'Almost all (90%) of [people] online (the 66% of all adults who are online from home, office, school, library or somewhere [...]

Haas, D.M.; Coe, R.M. "Do Physicians Discuss HIV and AIDS with Patients? A Survey of Physician Practices." Journal of Community Health, December 1997;22(6):401-416. According to the authors' abstract of an [...]

University of California, San Francisco Physicians should disclose their HIV status, submit to an HIV test, but not resign their position because of HIV status, a study of public perception [...]

University of California, San Francisco Few physicians discuss sex and AIDS with their patients, even though guidelines advocate that they do so, according to a University of California, San Francisco [...]