This systematic review, in which 12 original research papers and meta-analyses were
included, explored whether patients' socio-economic status influences doctor–patient …

Aim The value of patient-centredness, of which effective physician–patient communication is
one key element, has been established within medicine. However, research shows social …

Objective In recent years, the importance of social differences in the physician-patient
relationship has frequently been the subject of research. A 2002 review synthesised the …

OBJECTIVE: To explore the communicative behaviours as used by specialty physicians, and
their patients' perception of the communicative act as well as their satisfaction with the …

Background National governments across the globe have set goals to improve healthcare
delivery. Understanding patient–provider communication is essential for the development of …

Although physicians' communication style and perceptions affect outcomes, few studies
have examined how these perceptions relate to the way physicians communicate with …

Communication difficulties persist between patients and physicians. In order to improve
care, patients' experiences of this communication must be understood. The main objective of …

Objectives: In order to evaluate the influence of the doctor-patient relationship and
communication on healthcare outcomes, further reliable results are needed. More specific …

Doctor–patient communication is an interpersonal process and essential to relationship-
centered care. However, in many studies, doctors and patients are studied as if living in …

OBJECTIVE: Culture and ethnicity have often been cited as barriers in establishing an
effective and satisfying doctor–patient relationship. The aim of this paper is to gain more …