‘Communication Is Crucial’: A Qualitative Study of Patient Expectations of Diagnostic Tests in Emergency Medicine Practice

Key Points

• The research aims to understand how communication in emergency medicine shapes patients' expectations regarding diagnostic tests.
• Involvement of two patients in study design
• Data collection through qualitative methods
• Review of final manuscript by participants
• Identification of key themes related to patient expectations
• Emphasis on the importance of clear communication
• Recommendations for enhancing dialogue between healthcare providers and patients