Engagement with emotional concerns in general practice: thematic analysis of GP consultations.
Louis NerurkarIris van der ScheerFiona StevensonPublished in: BJGP open (2023)
Awareness of the dynamic nature of emotional concerns within consultations and encouraging engagement with concerns in a flexible and patient-oriented manner may help improve doctor-patient communication. In addition, investigating how GPs and patients build shared understanding around emotional concerns may identify methods to reduce patients' emotional distress.