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Improving Medical Outcomes: The Psychology of Doctor-Patient Visits
By
Fred Leavitt and
Jessica Leavitt
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc
Publication date
October 16, 2011
Pages
306
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781442203037
ISBN-10
144220303X
Dimensions
1 by 6.25 by 9.50 in.
Weight
1.20 lbs.
Original list price
$42.00
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Amazon.com description: Product Description: The problems faced by medical doctors and automobile mechanics are in some ways quite similarâsomething isn't working right and must be fixed. They must both figure out the cause of malfunctions and determine the appropriate treatments. Yet, the mechanic has no need to worry about an automobile's psyche; the specific mechanical factors are the only ones that come into play. In health care, however, the factors influencing outcomes are broader, more complicated, and colored by the underlying psychological factors of those involved. These factors have profound effects. Doctors are often influenced by patients' description of symptoms, yet information is often incomplete or inaccurate or colored by the patient's own experiences. The doctor's own demeanor may greatly affect outcomes, as can the doctor's ability to interpret the ever-expanding medical literature. These underlying influences are often not acknowledged, and yet they can have far-reaching consequences. Acknowledging these psychological factors and learning how to overcome them are the first steps in improving communications between doctors and patients and to improving diagnosis and treatment. Here, the authors offer strategies for remedying the situation and moving forward to a better understanding of doctor-patient visits and their outcomes.
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With Jessica Leavitt |
from Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc (October 16, 2011)
9781442203037 | details & prices | 306 pages | 6.25 × 9.50 × 1.00 in. | 1.20 lbs | List price $42.00
About: The problems faced by medical doctors and automobile mechanics are in some ways quite similarâsomething isn't working right and must be fixed.
About: The problems faced by medical doctors and automobile mechanics are in some ways quite similarâsomething isn't working right and must be fixed.
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