Patients with challenging behaviors: Communication strategies.

Schuermeyer, Isabel N; Sieke, Erin; Dickstein, Leah; Falcone, Tatiana; Franco, Kathleen · Cleve Clin J Med · 2017

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Abstract

Some patients have behaviors that make interactions unpleasant, sometimes contributing to suboptimal outcomes and physician burnout. Understanding common difficult personality types can help doctors plan effective strategies for dealing with each, resulting in more effective communication, less stress, and better health outcomes.

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