What’s My Name?
Abstract
This essay describes differences in the author’s level of care within the health care system as a patient when identifying himself using his first name vs his professional title and surname.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
Medical Research and Practices
Empathy and Medical Education
Publication details
- Journal / source
- JAMA Cardiology
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 220–220
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN