Doctor patient relationship

Anas Muhammad
Group 07
 Doctor-patient relationship is an emotional association between the doctor & patient
which arises when the doctor interacts with a patient to alleviate their sufferings and
prevent illness
 Is a human being seeking help to improve their health or prevent disease. He always
carries a degree of fear or anxiety. PATIENT
 Is a skilled professional with leadership, emotional intelligence and strong communication
skills. DOCTOR
How to make a good DPR

 A good communication skills help in gathering information & exploring the problem
better.
 Developing an understanding of the patient as an individual,not as a disease
 . Showing empathy and respect.
 Listening attentively & creating a partnership.
 Answering questions honestly. Involving patient in decision making.
 Demonstrating sensitivity to patients cultural &ethnic diversity
 Principles of medical ethics :
 • Principles of beneficence
 • Principles of autonomy
 • Principles of confidentiality
“Parsons” models of DPR

 Paternalistic model Informative model

 Deliberative model
Importance of good DPR

 : Improves treatment compliance of the patient.

 Avoid unnecessary intervention
 . Prevents misunderstandings, errors and conflicts
The rise of the e-Patient

 The classical e-patient belongs to educated & higher income group who often search
health topic on net
Summary

 A good doctor-patient relationship is recognised by the health care providers and the
patients as an essential tool in providing high quality medical care.
Conclusion

 Goal of consultation is not only to arrive at diagnosis and formulating a treatment plan.
 But also, to develop common understaning between patient and doctor