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M. Barton Laws is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Health Services, Policy, and Practice at Brown University. With over 15 years of experience in studying patient experiences in health care, Dr. Laws has notably contributed to the understanding of physician-patient communication and the construction and measurement of patient agency during medical encounters. His research primarily focuses on the perspective of patients and emphasizes the importance of adapting healthcare practices to meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of individuals. Dr. Laws has developed innovative methodologies such as the Generalized Medical Interaction Analysis System and the Interview Analyzer, which are used to analyze provider-patient communication and enhance the quality of interactions in clinical settings. His work has resulted in numerous publications that explore the dynamics of healthcare in relation to HIV care, motivational interviewing, and equitable access to medical services. Committed to bridging the gap between quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, he strives to produce insights that can inform and improve health policy and practice. He collaborates with colleagues from various institutions to further research initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and addressing disparities in healthcare access and quality.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Lecturer and researcher in the field of health services, policy, and practice, focusing on patient-provider communication and health disparities.
A system for analyzing medical interactions between patients and providers.
Department: Department of Economics