NBME is a not-for-profit organization that specializes in the creation of assessments and learning tools for physicians and health professionals. Our mission is to advance assessment of these ...

Okay, so my aunt had surgery last spring. Hip replacement. She was in the hospital for about four days. I visited her a bunch and started noticing these whiteboards in every single room. Healthcare ...

In today’s healthcare landscape, organizations that communicate effectively with their patients positively impact both satisfaction and outcomes. In fact, quality communication between patients and ...

DUBLIN — Researchers in Spain have reported a complex picture of primary care patient safety across the country, with survey results highlighting a critical need for improved communication systems ...

From 2017 to 2022, patients with better communication with providers were more likely to report being offered and accessing a patient portal, but disparities persist. Objectives: To identify the ...

Elderly woman sitting on the edge of her bed holding her medication and looking down. This study aimed to improve older patients’ care during their time spent in the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) ...

Language barriers in eye care clinics affect patient compliance, error rates, and satisfaction, with 1 in 15 people in the US having limited English proficiency ...

It is easy for dental providers to examine a patient, assess the needs for his or her mouth, and develop a treatment plan to achieve a healthy mouth. What is not as easy is for patients to readily ...