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Social gatherings
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Technical skills
80%
702/876
Communication
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Empathy
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Orthopaedic surgeons are given high ratings by patients and colleagues for their technical skills in the operating room. Patients and colleagues however think orthopaedic surgeons listening and communication skills could be improved upon and they could show more empathy for their patients. Communication affects patient satisfaction, adherence to treatment, physician satisfaction, and is the most common factor in the initiation of malpractice suits. Tongue et al. review these specific communication data as well as other common communication issues seen in the field of orthopaedic surgery.
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