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Improving Patient Education With Video

September 30, 2007

By Karen Lee

When videos are incorporated in educational presentations, the viewer is better able to relate to the information being presented, and it’s easier to retain images, animations, and graphs, than plain text.

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How Effectively Do You Communicate With Your Patients, Doctor?

September 28, 2007

By Chuck McKay

The “patient centered” model of doctors consulting with patients is becoming more common. But, there are also patients, usually older patients, who want to be told with certainty by the doctor what to do next.

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How Will Patients Call if They Don’t Remember Your Name?

September 10, 2007

By Chuck McKay

“Getting your name out there” can have value, provided you’re terribly patient and none of your competitors is doing the same thing.

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Two Strategies to Market Your Practice

September 7, 2007

By Chuck McKay

Some patients look for a good benefits / price ratio. Others search for an adviser they can trust. Interestingly, the right thing to say to one is exactly the wrong thing to say to the other.

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