Online Reviews Show Patients Seek Strong Patient-Provider Communication
- A recent analysis of Yelp reviews shows that strong patient-provider communication is key to a good online provider review. The study, which looked at plastic surgeons in particular, also showed that clinician competence and good clinical outcomes are also important. The rise of healthcare consumerism in recent years has impacted the way patients...
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