DOCTOR- PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

DR. KAMAL OJAH

PGT, DEPT. OF PHARMACOLOGY, JMCH

OBJECTIVES :

Introduction Principles of medical ethics Understand the types & models of DPR Importance of good DPR Summary Conclusion

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.