UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Patient communication improves when hospital doctors take a seat

MADISON, Wis. – A new study indicates that the simple act of a doctor sitting in a chair during hospital bedside discussions improved the experience for physicians and patients alike. Past studies have shown that a doctor sitting next to a patient’s bed, which can promote eye-to-eye interface between both parties, has been associated with perceived improvements in patients' understanding of their ...