Patient Guide: 10 Ways to Improve Communication with Your Doctor.

Journal Article

Patient Guide: 10 Ways to Improve Communication with Your Doctor.

May 24, 2006

J Patient Saf. 2008;1(4).

This article lists strategies for patients to improve their health literacy and avoid miscommunications that can compromise care.

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