Consider purposeful steps physicians can take to gain patient trust, reduce bias

ORLANDO, Fla. — A presenter here at Hospital Medicine 2018 encouraged attendees to be aware of their subconscious bias and to connect with people beyond the context of the doctor-patient relationship.
“One of the things we can do is build trust in our patients. The burden is on us,” Cameron Page, MD, said during his presentation. “Everyday when we work with our vulnerable populations, we just have to put a little extra effort and try and make things right by those who must need it.”
Page suggested that physicians incorporate (Read more...)

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