Managing Patient Expectations: The Art of Finding and Keeping Loyal Patients

CREATING EXPECTATION.

Prior Expectations.

Word of Mouth.

Advertising, Media, and Managed Care.

First Impressions.

IDENTIFYING EXPECTATIONS.

Listening Skills.

Patient Feedback.

MANAGING PATIENT EXPECTATIONS.

Moments of Truth.

Staff Strategies.

Informed Consent.

Patient Education.

Best Practices.

RESPONDING TO UNMET EXPECTATIONS.

Complaints.

Patient Follow Through.

Adverse Patient Outcomes.

When Patients Leave.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS.

Respecting Patient Preferences.

Building Loyal Relationships.