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Sep. 17, 2010
Putting Care in Context
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| Did you ever get the feeling that your doctor wasn't really listening to what you were saying -- or was suggesting that you take an action that was unworkable? Writing this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers argue that doctors should work harder to establish 'context' for a patient's care, considering all factors that might affect the quality of care. We'll talk about their suggestions. |
Produced by Christopher Intagliata, Associate Senior Producer
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Alan Schwartz
Associate Professor and Director of Research
Department of Medical Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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