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Manage Your Dermatology Practice: Managing Difficult Patient Encounters

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Difficult patient encounters in the dermatology office can be navigated through honest physician-patient communication regarding problems within the office and insurance coverage. Dr. Gary Goldenberg provides tips on communicating with patients about cosmetic procedures that may be noncovered services as well as diagnoses such as melanoma and psoriasis. He also advises how to work through a long list of questions patients may bring to their visit.

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