ACP American College of Physicians - Internal Medicine - Doctors for Adults

The following patient-related resources provide guidance in effectively maintaining and enhancing the doctor-patient relationship.

• Designing the Patient Schedule
• Recall and Reminder Systems
• Group Visits: Resources and information to help a practice implement group visits.
• Efficiency Through Effective Interviewing: This 20-minute video demonstrates patient techniques for efficient and effective exam room interviews.
• Physician Time Management: Practical tips to help physicians make the most of their time. (A PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes and narration.)
• Patient Education Resources: An array of patient education tools are available for free to ACP members who wish to educate their patients and communities.
• Communicating with Patients Electronically (via Telephone, Email, and Web Sites)

Materials for Your Office (Free)

• ACP Special Reports
• End-of-Life Care PEACE Brochures
• Patient Education Videos

Related Links

Online Resources for Patients (Free)

• For Patients & Families
• MedlinePlus.gov (from the National Library of Medicine)
• InformationRx (MedlinePlus.gov)
• Patient Age Policy