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Uncertainty And Competing Priorities In Shared Clinical Decision-Making, Dennis J. Baumgardner Jun 2018

Uncertainty And Competing Priorities In Shared Clinical Decision-Making, Dennis J. Baumgardner

Dennis J. Baumgardner, MD

In this issue introduction, the editor-in-chief of Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews observes that a connecting thread among the articles published therein is an element of uncertainty among patients and clinicians. Competing priorities for the patient also may be present. Several approaches to overcoming these prevalent conflicts to delivery of better health care have been proposed, the most important of which may be clinicians embracing a will to practice shared decision-making.


Did You Hear What I Meant To Say?, Dennis J. Baumgardner Jun 2017

Did You Hear What I Meant To Say?, Dennis J. Baumgardner

Dennis J. Baumgardner, MD

The author introduces Volume 4, Issue 1 of Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews by acknowledging the importance of communication between patient and caregiver in the clinical setting. Failure to communicate effectively can have a negative impact on a patient's well-being, therefore efforts to improve communication skills among clinicians, researchers and health practice administrators should be undertaken with regularity.


From Breast Cancer To Bedbugs -- Really?, Dennis J. Baumgardner Feb 2016

From Breast Cancer To Bedbugs -- Really?, Dennis J. Baumgardner

Dennis J. Baumgardner, MD

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