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In Gratitude Of 2020 Jpcrr Peer Reviewers Jan 2021

In Gratitude Of 2020 Jpcrr Peer Reviewers

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Peer review is an essential component to publishing high-quality scientific literature. Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews relies on volunteer reviewers to grade and improve submissions to the journal. Our editorial team gratefully acknowledges the experts credited in this supplement for their generous contributions in 2020.


A Watched Pot Never Boils: Attentive Care Needs No Timer, Dennis J. Baumgardner Jan 2021

A Watched Pot Never Boils: Attentive Care Needs No Timer, Dennis J. Baumgardner

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

In this issue introduction, the editor-in-chief of Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews comments on the premise that length of patient consultation time is less important than what patients perceive happened during that time. Regardless of the time allotted to a clinical visit, health care providers should make efforts to address the emotional and psychosocial needs of their patients. As always, taking a little time to express empathy can make a big difference in patient satisfaction.