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The difficult patient.

J R Simon1, J Dwyer, L R Goldfrank

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|August 3, 1999
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Caring for difficult patients challenges physicians, presenting ethical dilemmas and opportunities to develop crucial character traits for humane medical practice.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Physician-Patient Relationship
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Defining the 'difficult patient' concept in clinical practice.
  • Recognizing the challenges in establishing therapeutic alliances.
  • Understanding the unique demands on emergency physicians.

Observation:

  • Difficult patient encounters frequently involve complex ethical considerations.
  • Issues span patient autonomy, resource allocation, and physician judgment.
  • These interactions necessitate a physician's personal and professional development.

Findings:

  • Physicians face ethical dilemmas when therapeutic relationships are strained.
  • Care requires balancing patient rights with resource management.

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  • Such encounters foster essential virtues for ethical medical practice.

    • Implications:

    • Emergency physicians need training to navigate challenging patient interactions.
    • Developing physician character is integral to ethical patient care.
    • Addressing difficult patient dynamics improves overall healthcare quality and physician well-being.