In this single institutional survey analysis of patient’s and inpatient physician’s communication recall, only 18% of patients could accurately recall the inpatient physician name, but 67% of physicians thought the patients could recall their names. Although 77% of physicians thought that their patients knew their diagnosis, but only 57% of patients actually did. Almost all physicians thought they discussed patients anxiety and fears, but only half of the patients agreed (abstract) This reiterates ongoing concerns around adequate communication between patients and inpatient providers.
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