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Peter A Selwyn1

  • 1Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York 10467, USA. selwyn@aecom.yu.edu

Annals of Family Medicine
|January 16, 2008
PubMed
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Clinician-patient interactions offer profound opportunities for mutual discovery. Reflecting on everyday encounters can reveal deeper levels of understanding about ourselves and others, challenging initial perceptions.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Humanities
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Healthcare professionals engage in numerous daily interactions with patients.
  • These encounters shape the therapeutic relationship and patient outcomes.
  • Understanding the nuances of these interactions is crucial for effective care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the reflective process of a clinician observing patient and social interactions.
  • To examine how chance encounters can lead to deeper insights into human connection.
  • To highlight the potential for self-discovery within the clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative reflection based on a personal, chance encounter.
  • Narrative analysis of patient and social interactions.

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  • Exploration of phenomenological aspects of clinical observation.

    • Main Results:

    • Superficial observations can mask deeper realities and individual histories.
    • Interactions, though seemingly random, offer precise moments for insight.
    • Receptivity to these moments can foster learning about both patients and the clinician.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinician-patient relationships are unique journeys with shared moments.
    • Unexpected encounters can challenge stereotypes and redefine understanding.
    • Embracing these moments promotes personal and professional growth.