A new institute in Chicago is going to focus exclusively on doctor-patient interaction and communication. The Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence at the University of Chicago will bring together physicians from all different stages of their career to improve communication and decision-making. This comes as welcome news to patient safety advocates.<\/p>\n
“Doctors and patients ought to feel confidence, respect and trust in each other,” said Dr. Mark Siegler, the Executive Director of the Bucksbaum Institute. “Good patient care begins with clinical competence, but it combines technical skills and clinical judgment with close attention to the patient\u2019s individual values and needs. The doctor-patient relationship relies on communication, discussion and negotiation. They work together to search for the best decision for the patient.”<\/p>\n
Miscommunication, misdiagnoses, and other medical mishaps increase the risk of patient injuries and death. Incidents of medical malpractice rise when a culture of safety is not upheld. The Joint Commission Center for (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A new institute in Chicago is going to focus exclusively on doctor-patient interaction and communication. The Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence at the University of Chicago will bring together physicians from all different stages of their career to improve communication…<\/span><\/p>\n