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The angry patient.

J Murtagh1

  • 1Department of Community Medicine Box Hill Hospital, Monash University.

Australian Family Physician
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
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Patient and family anger during illness is common and often signals fear. Healthcare providers should listen calmly and empathetically to address these emotions and find solutions.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare communication
  • Patient psychology
  • Medical ethics

Background:

  • Anger is a frequent emotional response observed in patients and their families within the healthcare setting.
  • This anger can manifest openly or subtly, often stemming from underlying fear, anxiety, and insecurity related to illness and treatment.
  • Understanding the root causes of anger is crucial for effective patient care and relationship management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the nature of anger expressed by patients and their relatives in the context of sickness and healing.
  • To provide guidance for healthcare practitioners on how to manage and respond to patient and family anger effectively.
  • To emphasize the importance of empathetic communication in resolving conflicts arising from these emotions.

Main Methods:

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  • Qualitative analysis of patient and family emotional expressions in clinical settings.
  • Review of communication strategies for healthcare providers dealing with anger.
  • Exploration of psychological underpinnings of anger in illness.

Main Results:

  • Anger frequently serves as a communication tool, signaling deeper emotional distress such as fear and insecurity.
  • Practitioners who remain calm, attentive, and concerned are better equipped to de-escalate tense situations.
  • Allowing patients and families adequate time to express their feelings facilitates conflict resolution.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of patient and family anger requires practitioners to adopt a calm, empathetic, and attentive approach.
  • Active listening and providing a safe space for emotional expression are key to achieving amicable solutions.
  • Addressing the underlying fear and insecurity behind anger is vital for therapeutic success and improved patient-practitioner relationships.