By Barbara Ficarra RN, BSN, MPA Recently quoted in PharmaVOICE in the May 2011 edition, I presented my thoughts on the significance of the pharmaceutical industry tapping into patient communities through social networks and the importance of engaging with patients. In a recent article in PharmaVOICE, May 2011, by Robin Robinson, “Tapping into the Power by Getting Personal,” thought leaders in the field explain the benefits for the pharmaceutical industry tapping into what is happening…
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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA In my recent post published on KevinMD, “Deeply connect and engage your patients with empathy,” I would like to thank the readers for their insightful comments. The first comment is from Winslow Murdoch, a primary care physician who wholeheartedly believes that empathy is essential; however due to the real world frustrations with insurers etc., he writes, he left his practice. Now he practices patient centered medical home concierge medicine…
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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA In my recent post on KevinMD, “Deeply connect and engage your patients with empathy,” I write about how empathy is essential to help empower our patients. “It is with empathy that we can engage and empower our patients.” Doctors and nurses are leaders in health care. Being a great leader means having a clear vision, mission or goal. It means being committed, and knowing how to listen and communicate,…
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