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["...always giving comfort". General practitioners and the everyday consolation]
Bengt Mattsson1, Sven-Olof Andersson, Jagiello Magda
1Avdelningen för allmänmedicin, institutionen för samhällsmedicin, Göteborgs universitet, samt Kungshöjds vårdcentral, Göteborg.
Lakartidningen
|January 7, 2005
Summary
Physicians find comfort in practice through presence, contact, confirmation, and restoration. Further study is needed to understand this crucial aspect of medical care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Practice
- Qualitative Research
- Psychological Phenomenology
Context:
- The physician's role traditionally includes providing comfort.
- Consolation is particularly relevant in palliative and intensive care settings.
- This aspect of medical practice remains understudied.
Purpose:
- To explore physicians' experiences and understanding of consolation in consultations.
- To identify key themes and characteristics of consolation in medical practice.
Summary:
- Six general practitioners shared narratives about comforting patients.
- Analysis revealed four core themes: presence, being in contact, confirmation, and restoration.
- Positive consultations were marked by acceptance and respect, while negative aspects included instrumental behavior and a "top-down" approach.
Impact:
- Highlights the multifaceted nature of consolation in healthcare.
- Emphasizes the need for further research into this essential component of patient care.
- Suggests that understanding consolation can improve the healing process.