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While other studies focus primarily on structural hurdles, our study provides indications that the interactions between healthcare professionals and patients may be important for their satisfaction with care. In particular, physician initiative, education and communication appear to play central roles. In addition, respondents often felt inadequately informed and reported problems with obtaining information. The level of knowledge about the disease in society as a whole has also been frequently criticised.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Doctor\u2013patient interaction may be a critical factor in improving the care of post-COVID patients, with both supportive and problematic experiences indicating that empathic communication and transparent education can play an important role in reducing miscommunication and perceived stigma. 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