Mental health and chronic pain patients more likely to be considered 'difficult' by their doctor

A systematic review of 45 studies found that physicians perceive one in six patient visits in non-psychiatric clinics as ...
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Patients: 'Difficult,' 'Tough' or Just Misunderstood?

Rarely, some patients do have personality issues that make dealing with them difficult or impossible. If your staff have strong reservations about or a strong negative reaction to a particular patient ...