Health Highlights: April 25, 2008

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Less than half of doctors cited displayed an interest in their patients' overall well-being, rather than focusing on specific ailments.40 percent said their doctor made them feel rushed.36 percent said their doctor didn't provide enough opportunity to discuss their concerns.36 percent said their physician was outright rude or condescending.

"Many past studies have shown a strong correlation between patient and doctor satisfaction and better overall patient outcomes when doctors develop a relationship with their patients," Dr. Arnold P. Gold, founder of the foundation, said in a prepared statement.

"What this survey shows us is that patients are still craving for their physician to see the 'person' behind the prognosis and really want a 'connectedness' with their doctor,"UPIquoted Gold as saying.

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Recalled LawnBott Mowers Pose Laceration Hazard

About 530 LawnBott lawn mowers are being recalled because they may pose a laceration hazard, says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The cutting blades may continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground, and the spacing on the side of the mower could allow room for a person's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade, the agency said.

There's been one report of a consumer who had minor lacerations after lifting a mower from the ground.

The recall involves mowers with model numbers LB2000, LB2100, LB3000 and LB3200. They were sold at Kyodo America dealers across the U.S. from January 2006 through December 2007.

Consumers should stop using the mowers and should call Kyodo America at 877-465-9636 to register their mowers for repairs that will be available by the end of June, the CPSC said.

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U.S Senate Passes Genetic Anti-Discrimination Bill