Putting nonverbal communication under a lens: An examination of the dynamic interplay of patient-provider interactions between Black patients and non-Black physicians

Patient-physician communication, both verbal and nonverbal, can be negatively impacted by discordant dyads. Improvement in nonverbal cues and recognition of implicit biases may help mitigate suboptimal outcomes due to poor communication.

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The communication between patient and physician can be negatively impacted by discordant dyads, but improvement in nonverbal cues and recognition of implicit biases may help mitigate suboptimal outcomes due to poor communication.