Why is brief motivational interviewing the foundation for patient-centered, effective care?

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There is a non-commercial (and free!) multi-disciplinary community of professionals called Partners in Improvement. The community meets monthly in dedication to improving chronic care and holds presentations on topics like this. In fact, health psychology expert Dr. Susan Butterworth is giving a presentation via webinar titled "Resistance is not a Patient Problem: Practical Skills for Better Adherence" on May 7, 2010. There is no charge to register, google search the topic to find the link.