A single world will make your doctor more likely to respond in the patient portal: study

Is your doctor leaving you on read? A new study suggests that the secret to getting your provider to respond may come down to something as simple as how you write your patient portal message. Researchers found that using one phrase in particular could significantly boost your chances of hearing back, especially from the person you were trying to reach. A growing number of Americans communicate with their doctors via online patient platforms. Kirsten Davis/peopleimages.com – stock.adobe.com It’s a timely tip as more Americans turn to their phones and computers to manage their health. At least 12% of US adults now use secure online platforms or apps to message their doctors about appointments, test results and ongoing treatments. And those digital exchanges are on the rise. Between 2020 and