Table 3 Summary of recommendations for doctors treating patients with hypertension
| No. | recommendations |
|---|---|
| 1 | That doctors show a more optimistic attitude toward their patients and provide greater empathy and individual support |
| 2 | That doctors continue to emphasize to patients the importance of reaching target blood pressure values |
| 3 | That doctors continue to emphasize the important of lifestyle modifications to patients and to explain to them that lifestyle changes can lead to improved outcomes |