Survey Item

Patients (N = 59)

Physicians (N = 40)

95% CI for Difference: Physicians-Patients

P Valuea

Physician spends adequate time reviewing discharge plan

36 (61)

33 (83)

3% to 37%

0.027

Physician speaks slowly enough to understand

47 (80)

39 (98)

5% to 30%

0.013

Physician uses wording that can be easily understood

40 (68)

40 (100)

19% to 45%

<0.001

Physician takes time to answer questions before discharge

35 (59)

34 (85)

7% to 41%

0.008

Physician would benefit from more training on patient communication

24 (41)

10 (25)

−16% to 32%

0.13