"When Doctors Listen Less and Assume More: Little Failures Change the Patient’s Choices and Experience"

Jul 16, 2025
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June 2025 issue of The Foglight by Dr. Gerda Maissel
In This Issue: Too often, a patient’s needs and wishes are overshadowed by a doctor’s perspective about what’s “best.” When medical information is shared in a way that reflects the doctor’s internal dialogue, rather than a dialogue with the patient or family, the quality of patients’ decisions suffers.





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