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10 Jama Resources For Neurologists To Share With Their Patients

Bonisiwe Shabane
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10 jama resources for neurologists to share with their patients

From headaches to tumors to memory problems, these JAMA Network articles help explain neurological issues plainly and clearly. Being referred to a neurologist can be alarming—concerning enough to send patients to social media for quick information on their symptoms and potential treatments. But social media is no substitute for the perspective and experience of an expert physician. Inaccurate sources of information can create unnecessary stress for patients and even end up subverting care plans. Join the AMA and get free online access to JAMA Network™, featuring JAMA, specialty journals, podcasts and CME opportunities. The JAMA Network® has long published its “Patient Page” feature to help physicians provide accurate, digestible, visual guides to their patients.

Patient Pages offer a basic definition of the condition or issue, along with symptoms, consequences, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, and are designed to be sent home with patients and saved for future reference. As part of a series of news articles curating these trusted resources, the AMA is highlighting free, recently published “Patient Page” resources of relevance to various physician specialties. This article highlights resources relevant to neurology. A review of current practice and considerations for neurologists Funding information and disclosures are provided at the end of the article. Full disclosure form information provided by the authors is available with the full text of this article at Neurology.org/cp.

Received 2016 Aug 25; Accepted 2016 Oct 26. Improved patient engagement is a critical consideration in the new payment climate. Releasing progress notes for patients to view may improve patient involvement and engagement in their care. Patients perceive benefit from viewing physician progress notes. As initial studies involved only primary care physicians, specialist physicians may have specific considerations when releasing notes to patients. This article provides a framework for neurologists to implement a note release policy in their practice.

The concept of allowing patients open access to their medical record, specifically progress notes, gained steam in 2010 when a study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation began, called OpenNotes. More than 100 primary care physicians in 3 diverse institutions opened progress notes to patients for their review.1 Twelve months later, 19,000 patients had received access to notes. Few patients reported feeling confused, worried, or offended, and most patients wished to continue receiving their notes. Patients reported feeling more in control of their care and more educated, and reported better adherence to their medications. Although up to 26% of physicians stated a preference not to continue with the pilot when surveyed, no physicians dropped out of the program once they could request to do so.2 JAMA Network provides the insights that matter most to medical research and practice.

Learn more about the JAMA Networks specialty journals on the AMA. Atlantic Health uses a team-based model to expand access and improve care for patients at high risk for breast cancer. Learn smarter from sources you trust, JAMA and the JAMA Network™ specialty journals. Find relevant CME articles, audio podcasts and video—while deepening your knowledge of the clinical topic at hand. The AMA supports you today as a medical student and is protecting your future as a physician. Get the details on how AMA membership will help you.

A JAMA Ophthalmology study of 90,000 patients examines that question. Learn more, plus see what else is trending in JAMA Network journals. Directory of leading neuroscience information resources, including journals, anatomy reference sites, and condition-specific resources. Correspondence Dr. Armstrong melissa.armstrong@neurology.ufl.edu Funding information and disclosures are provided at the end of the article.

Full disclosure form information provided by the authors is available with the full text of this article at Neurology.org/cp. Received 2021 Jan 8; Accepted 2021 Apr 7. Increasing research supports that effective clinician communication with patients and families leads to improved patient outcomes, higher patient satisfaction, and improved clinician experiences. As a result, patient- and family-centered communication is the focus of a 2020 American Academy of Neurology quality measure and part of neurology residency training milestones. Clinicians across training levels can implement strategies for improving patient- and family-centered communication, including optimizing the communication environment, using verbal and nonverbal skills, focusing on the patient's agenda, practicing active listening, demonstrating respect and... These skills can be tailored for specialized encounters (e.g., when wearing masks, telemedicine) and for electronic communication.

By purposefully identifying and incorporating key communication skills in everyday practice, clinicians have the opportunity to improve patient care and satisfaction and their own experiences in neurology clinical practice. Effective patient-centered communication is an increasing focus in neurology clinical practice and training. In 2020, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) published a Neurology Outcomes Quality Measurement Set including the quality measure, “Patient Communication Experiences for Patients with Neurologic Conditions.” This measure assesses the number of patients...

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