In the age of COVID-19, she suggested turning to fist or elbow bumps instead of handshakes. And she said, let patients wear street clothes when appropriate so they’re more comfortable.
In the big picture, she said, good communication and a commitment to shared decision making “really create a shared responsibility. They give your patients ownership over their disease and the ability to make the decisions with their team.
Dr. Valdez-Boyle reported no disclosures.