Can doctors explain better in the ER? major study tests new communication methods

NCT ID NCT01848574

Summary

This study aimed to see if using formal communication procedures helps emergency room patients better understand their medical information. Researchers observed over 1,800 adult patients across 14 French hospitals. Half the hospitals used special communication guidelines, while the other half continued their usual practices, to compare patient understanding.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cochin Hospital

    Paris, 75014, France

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