Assignment: Patient Communication
Instructions:
• The way health care providers communicate with patients is continually evolving. In today's society, patients demand timely information that is easily accessible. As a manager, you may play a role in the decision to modify how you and your staff communicate with your patient population.
• Assume the role of practice manager for a large, multi-specialty group practice. It has been proposed that you begin using email for patient communication. Develop a presentation using Prezi or PowerPoint, addressing the following:
o Audience: Physicians and office managers
o Advantages and disadvantages of using e-mail communication for patient care
o Protection of privacy and confidentiality of patient information
o Conduct additional research to determine the preference of both health care providers, and patients, regarding e-mail or other forms of electronic communication. What does the research say?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.