Opinion|Videos|October 7, 2024
Treatment Expectations and Patient Conversations in Atopic Dermatitis
Key Takeaways
- Setting treatment expectations is vital for building trust and aligning patient-physician goals in oncology.
- Continuous dialogue about treatment targets keeps patients informed and engaged in their care.
Medical experts discuss the importance of setting treatment expectations and maintaining dialogue with patients about targets and explain how to decide on a new treatment when switching.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- How important is it to set treatment expectations? Do you have an ongoing dialogue with patients about achieving targets?
- How do you determine which treatment to switch to?
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