Patient-centered communication is a critical component of high-quality healthcare that emphasizes understanding patients’ perspectives, preferences, and values in medical decision-making. Effective communication improves patient satisfaction, adherence to treatment, and clinical outcomes while reducing medical errors and healthcare disparities. This article explores the principles, strategies, and benefits of patient-centered communication, along with barriers to its implementation and future directions. Emphasis is placed on the role of empathy, active listening, cultural competence, and shared decision making in fostering therapeutic relationships between healthcare providers and patients.
Published Date: 2025-11-29; Received Date: 2025-11-03
