Meeting the Patient’s Expectations through Setting an Agenda Together

Sumita Khatri, Physician/Co-Director Asthma Center/Facilitator, Center for Excellence in Healthcare Communication, Cleveland Clinic, discusses tools for intentional verbal communication of empathy with patients. By engaging in reflective listening enhancement, healthcare providers can aid one’s ability to hone in on the patient’s problems and have a unifying and personalized plan.
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