Sharing doctor’s remarks only also boosts treatment compliance, researchers find. “The study is very important because it shows [OpenNotes] did not create a significant burden for doctors, and it helps patients to understand better the diagnosis and the advice of the doctor,” said Rita Marker, executive director of the Patients Rights Council, which addresses advance directives, pain control, euthanasia and other issues.
HealthDay
“Sharing Notes with Patients Empowers Them: Study”
October 3, 2012
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