Doctor/Patient Communication
HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts.
Open, effective and productive communication between patients and their healthcare team is key to producing good outcomes. Read more in the articles below.
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