Ophthalmology is projected to face one of the steepest physician shortages of any subspecialty by 2038.
|Articles|November 15, 2003
Hone listening skills to gain patients' trust, boost capture rates
Author(s)Jennifer A. Webb
Patients considering refractive surgery are understandably nervous about undergoing procedures on their eyes. A physician who can listen to their concerns and address them all will gain their trust and their business.
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