When a Coronavirus Patient Requests to Leave AMA

Erythematous Oral Lesions: When to Treat, When to Leave Alone

Dr Lawson is professor of otolaryngology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. WILLIAM LAWSON, MD, DDS Mount Sinai School of Medicine I f you know what to look for, the appearance of a puzzling oral lesion can help you narrow the possible causes. In previous issues of CONSULTANT (April 2012, page 301, and May 2012, page 347), I provided tips for identifying and managing white ...

When a Family Requests a White Doctor.

Parents sometimes request that a doctor of a particular race or ethnic group not care for their child. Such requests sometimes seem legitimate and other times seem offensive. The difference reflects a clash of fundamental values. Generally, we try to respect patient or parental preferences. Requests based on racist attitudes, however, do not seem worthy of respect. But where should we draw the ...

Patient trust in the physician: relationship to patient requests.

BACKGROUND Patient trust is a key component of the patient-physician relationship. A previous qualitative study has suggested that a low level of trust is associated with unfulfilled requests. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to test the hypothesis that patients with a low level of trust will be more likely to report that requested or needed services were not provided during an office visit. METHODS A...

Optimizing Outcomes When Patients Leave Against Medical AdviceOptimizing Outcomes When Patients Leave Against Medical AdviceOptimizing Outcomes When Patients Leave Against Medical Advice

• Objective: To examine the epidemiology of patients leaving against medical advice (AMA) and offer recommendations for delivering high-quality care. • Design: Case presentations and review of the litera-

The Why, Who, What, How, and When of Patient Engagement in Healthcare Organizations: A Response to Recent Commentaries