538- The Role of Patient Centered Communication in Chiropractic Practice
The Evidence Based Chiropractor- Chiropractic Marketing and ResearchShow Notes
Today, we’ll explore the vital yet often overlooked art of patient communication in chiropractic practice. Featuring insights from a recent study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Education, this episode delivers actionable strategies for improving patient-centered communication—a skill shown to enhance trust, treatment adherence, and clinical outcomes. Discover how chiropractic curricula in the United States currently address communication, why it matters so much for practice success, and simple ways to level up your patient conversations right away.
Research:
Frequency of patient-centered communication-related terminology in United States chiropractic curricula, chiropractic accreditation standards, and chiropractic national board content
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