The first time using patient-centred medicine to find common ground

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The first time using patient-centred medicine to find common ground

27 September 2023

Jo Scott-Jones

Wednesday 27 September 2023, 12:30 AM

A day when you haven’t made connections with patients is a day you are more likely to kick the cat when you get home [Image: Biel Morro on Unsplash]

Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones explains how patient-centred medicine can be used to bridge the gap between what patients need and want

Key points, Taking a patient-centred approach has positive impacts on patient outcomes and satisfaction, and it can reduce complaints. Finding common ground bet, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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