This scene may be familiar to you: an older gentleman with an appointment at a clinic that also takes walk-ins watches as patients who came in after him are paraded in and out, prescriptions in hand. His frustration grows until he’s seen enough.
He gets up to his feet to address the apparent error, not having all the relevant information. There were two doctors there that day. The doctor he had an appointment with was behind and still with another patient. The other was handling all the walk-ins. He grew more agitated as the receptionist tried in vain to relay this information. English wasn’t his first language and the two were unable to understand each other.
Smartly, the receptionist took a moment to bring a doctor who spoke the same language out to explain. Satisfied, the man sat down, relieved knowing he would now see whichever doctor was free first.
Yes, the importance of communication goes beyond doctor dictation for your medical transcription services.
Interpersonal communication between physicians or their staff and a patient is critical in effective treatment and care, but it’s something that can be difficult with diverse cultures and languages, changing demographics, a lack of resources and patients having more access to information than ever online.
The potential for misunderstandings makes documentation, including using outsourcing for medical transcription services, an essential step in documenting interactions with patients, both for continuity of care and evidence of encounters that may have caused friction.
In addition to displaying patience, talking to patients as equal partners in their healthcare is important. Click here to explore more tips for improving interactions with patients, courtesy of Physician Practice.
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