How 'connected' do you feel to your doctor?

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A new study suggests that the better you know your doctor, the better care you are getting.
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How "connected" do you feel to your doctor?

A new study suggests the answer to that question makes a difference in the quality of care you're getting. The research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that patients who use a single primary care physician got better treatment and health advice.

We feel very connected to Dr. John Hallberg, our regular medical analyst here on All Things Considered. He joined All Things Considered to talk about the study.

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