Clinician Communication
Communication quality between clinicians and patients directly affected self-care adherence. Empathetic and attentive interactions increased patients' willingness to follow recommendations. Rushed appointments, medicalized language, and im…
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Communication quality between clinicians and patients directly affected self-care adherence. Empathetic and attentive interactions increased patients' willingness to follow recommendations. Rushed appointments, medicalized language, and impersonal interactions impeded understanding and compliance. Plain language and trust-building communication are recommended for clinical practice.