The Basis of Useful Coaching: Effective Feedback
Published July 10, 2016
Calvin Chou MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of California, San Francisco and Faculty, American Academy on Communication in Healthcare, discusses how enhancing provider communication skills is one of the most direct ways to improve patient experience and provides some evidence-based tips on sharing feedback most effectively.
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