Emergency room miscommunication exposed: study reveals gaps in patient understanding

NCT ID NCT01848574

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study looked at how well patients and doctors understand each other after an emergency room visit. Over 1,800 adults from 14 hospitals took part. Doctors and patients each filled out a questionnaire separately, and their answers were compared to see if they agreed on key points. The goal was to find where communication breaks down, not to test a new treatment.

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Locations

  • Cochin Hospital

    Paris, 75014, France

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