Question

What are some ways in which healthcare administrators can positively influence the physician-patient relationship?

Answer 1

It is important to build a healthy positive relationship between the physician and patient. This will help increase patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
Some ways to improve physician-patient relationship are :

1. be empathetic and sympathetic towards the patient.

2. Encourage effective communication between the patient and physician

3. physicians should give enough time to the patient and not be in a rush or hurry

4. Stick to appointment timings and avoid long waiting periods for patients

5. Involve the patient in the decision makings about his health

6. assure the patient that he and his health are of utmost priority for your institution and physician will do his best to improve his health

6. Timely checks and follow ups on the patients through messages, calls and emails