Mental health and chronic pain patients more likely to be considered 'difficult' by their doctor

A systematic review of 45 studies found that physicians perceive one in six patient visits in non-psychiatric clinics as ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Physicians see 1 in 6 patients as ‘difficult,’ study finds

In nonpsychiatric settings, primary care physicians consider 17% of their patients as “difficult,” particularly those who ...
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How Often Do Physicians Encounter 'Difficult' Patients?

Patient characteristics associated with increased difficulty included personality disorders (relative risk [RR] 2.2, 95% CI 1 ...
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Possibly Impossible Patients: Management of Difficult Behavior in Oncology Outpatients

What Do People Affected by Cancer Think About Electronic Health Information Exchange? Results From the 2010 LIVESTRONG Electronic Health Information Exchange Survey and the 2008 Health Information ...
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Free training helps dementia caregivers cope with difficult behavior

A new website aims to give more support to people caring for older adults who are living with dementia. The online resource, the DICE Approach, offers free training in a comprehensive approach to ...
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As difficult patient interactions continue to rise, here is how to handle them

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . At least once a week, Emily L. Weis, MD, MS, says she has a challenging consult or patient interaction in her ...