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Communicating with patients.

A Robert Kagan·Romaine Clifton
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The effective clinician realizes that more than accurate factual information is necessary for effective communication. The responsibility for this communication is the doctor's. Herein is an examination of some of the major areas of contention that, if acknowledged by the physician, can lead to better communication with the patient.

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A Robert Kagan, Romaine Clifton. 2004. Communicating with patients.. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.coc.0000135921.66785.bb

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