Customer service matters in healthcare because a facility is perceived affects the amount of government funding a healthcare facility receives, according to a National Business Capital website.
In addition to having the best and newest equipment, facility and waiting room, empathy, consideration and compassion must be conveyed at every level of the patient experience.
Bad medical customer service can erode patient confidence in a healthcare facility and cause complaints.
Staff can provide patient service by being friendly, courteous and respectful to patients. This creates loyalty and better business outcomes for future growth.
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