Fact Based List:

Most Common Barriers to Good Doctor-Patient Communication

  1. Lack of time 78%
  2. Misinformed patients 53%
  3. Information overload 46%
  4. Translating technical /medical terms into plain English 31%
  5. Lack of resources/information at the point of care 23%
  6. Patient discomfort 8%
  7. Some other barrier 3%

Source: Wolters Kluwer Health
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