Brief, Practical Intervention Can Improve Physician-Patient Communication Relating To Newly Prescribed Medications

When it comes to prescribing medications to their patients, physicians could use a dose of extra training, according to a new study led by a UCLA researcher. In previous studies, Dr. Derjung Tarn and her colleagues found that when doctors prescribed medicines, the information they provided to patients was spotty at best, they rarely addressed the cost of medications and they didn't adequately monitor their patients' medication adherence...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / General Practice Source Type: news