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The art of communication involves understanding the needs of the person with whom one is interacting. The radiologist must be an expediter and a consultant. Face-to-face, eyeball-to-eyeball communication is almost always best. Nonverbal communication must be aligned with verbal principles. The radiologist must build trust to have successful communication and fulfill the role of a consultant who adds value to a child's health care. This occurs most easily by increased visibility and face-to-face discussion.
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Slovis, T.L. The art of communication: strategies to improve patient and information flow. Pediatr Radiol 38 (Suppl 4), 651–654 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-008-0856-3
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-008-0856-3