A Study to Improve Communication between Doctors and Patients with Chronic Conditions

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to better understand what patients with chronic conditions feel should be discussed in appointments with doctors by watching and listening to patients discuss it during a support group.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

Adults ≥ 18 years
Diagnosis of one or more chronic conditions
Receives care at Mayo Clinic for treatment of chronic disease and/or participates in a support group observed as part of this protocol

Exclusion Criteria

Major barriers to providing informed consent (i.e. dementia, severe hearing or visual impairment)

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Victor Montori, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Victor Montori, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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Publications

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