Undergraduate Research & Scholarships

Samer Bahu

Blame Attribution in Patient-Physician Miscommunications

This research project focuses on how people attribute blame in patient-physician miscommunications, aiming to uncover biases and expectations that shape how individuals assign blame. By investigating how observers and patients themselves attribute blame, particularly towards physicians as primary communicators, the study sheds light on the consequential context of miscommunication in healthcare. Exploring interventions to reduce miscommunication, such as encouraging proactive communication from patients, the study endeavors to enhance patient-centered care and optimize healthcare communication practices. Ultimately, its goal is to foster more effective patient-physician interactions and improve patient outcomes.

 

Message To Sponsor

I just want to give a big thank you to the donors of the program. I value your support for wanting to continue my research endeavors. It has been a great experience and you all made it happen, so I appreciate it!