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4 articles tagged patient care
Building Trust With Patients Quickly
How to establish trust with patients fast — in clinic, on the ward and before surgery.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
patient trust / communication
Cultural Competence in Surgical Practice
Why cultural competence improves care, and practical ways for surgeons to communicate across difference.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
cultural competence / communication
How to Apologise Well When Something Goes Wrong
How a genuine, well-judged apology helps patients heal and protects trust when something has gone wrong.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
apology / duty of candour
Breaking Bad News: A Communication Guide for Surgeons
Breaking bad news is one of the hardest things a surgeon does. A practical, compassionate approach to difficult conversations with patients.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
breaking bad news / communication