Physician-Patient Communication and Bias Perspectives

Physician-Patient Communication and Bias Perspectives is organized by Pri-Med.

Release Date: 1/9/2024
Expiration Date: 1/10/2027

Description:
Most healthcare professionals understandably don’t view themselves as biased, especially when it comes to practicing medicine, but recent data show that physician bias still permeates the healthcare profession and leads to suboptimal communication and poorer outcomes. And did you know that bias goes both ways? Patient bias toward physicians and the healthcare industry can play an important role as well. Dr. Hall attacks these biases head-on and offers best practices to improve overall communication with your patients.

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize the latest data on physician bias and its impact on patient care
• Examine the dynamics of a patient’s bias and provider preferences
• Describe best practices to improve provider communication

Topics:

• Cultural Competency & Humility
• Cultural Competency & Humility - Health Equity
• Population Health