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Hello, stranger: building a healing narrative that includes everyone.

Thomas S Inui1, Richard M Frankel

  • 1Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. tinui@iupui.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|April 28, 2006
PubMed
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"Samaritan medicine" fosters physician-patient relationships by encouraging empathy and understanding of patient differences. This approach helps bridge gaps between physicians and patients for improved healthcare interactions.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Physician-Patient Relationship Dynamics
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • The physician-patient relationship is central to medical practice, yet often complicated by differing perspectives and experiences.
  • Acknowledging and connecting with patient 'otherness' is a critical challenge for physicians and trainees.
  • Existing literature highlights the need for enhanced understanding within these interactions.

Discussion:

  • "Samaritan medicine" offers a framework for bridging the gap between physician self and patient other.
  • Vignettes illustrate divergent physician and patient viewpoints within shared medical narratives.
  • Three practical approaches—video review, Appreciative Inquiry, and self-disclosure—are proposed to strengthen these relationships.

Key Insights:

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  • Physicians and trainees must actively engage with patient differences to foster trust and effective care.
  • Organizational and individual strategies are essential for cultivating supportive physician-patient connections.
  • Reflective questioning about roles and the common good enhances physician self-awareness and patient interaction.

Outlook:

  • Further research can explore the long-term impact of "samaritan medicine" principles on patient outcomes.
  • Implementation of suggested approaches may lead to more empathetic and effective medical practice.
  • Developing robust self-understanding and patient appreciation is key to advancing medical education and practice.