52% of U.S. patients said healthcare providers dismiss their described symptoms

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It is essential that healthcare providers take their patients seriously and listen carefully when they describe their symptoms. Open communication between doctor and patient is absolutely necessary for quality healthcare; without it, many issues may go undetected or untreated.

Author: Becker's Hospital Review

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