Does Bedside Manner Matter?

The Trend: Many medical schools are weeding out candidates who communicate poorly. And now, to become licensed physicians, medical students must pass a ?clinical skills? exam assessing, among other proficiencies, how well they acknowledge patient concerns, ask about feelings and show empathy. The Evidence: ?studies suggest that extroverts, when grouped together, competed excessively and undermined [...]

Source: http://healthblog.ncpa.org/does-bedside-manner-matter/

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