Traditional exam rooms do not support modern healthcare

Exam rooms can disrupt partnership with patients

New research has identified five pain points in the patient exam room, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.

For instance, the charting performed by clinicians during patient exams can lead to an awkward setup and break the flow of communication.

Other issues include:

• Bulky computers and static furniture can be a barrier to looking patients in the eyes

• Traditional exam room settings place doctors standing over patients or sitting below them, placing both parties in awkward positions

Read the article.

June 13, 2016

Topic Area: Interior Design

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