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Current issues in the physician-patient relationship.

Loree K Kalliainen¹, David M Lichtman

¹Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Regions Hospital, St Paul, MN 55101, USA. loree.k.Kalliainen@healthpartners.com

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The physician-patient relationship faces modern stressors, impacting healthcare delivery. This review examines historical context and current challenges to this essential medical bond.

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Area of Science:

Medical Ethics
Healthcare Policy
Sociology of Medicine

Background:

The physician-patient relationship is a cornerstone of medical practice.
This relationship has faced increasing pressures and complexities over recent decades.
Ethical guidelines, such as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand's Code of Ethics, provide a framework for navigating these dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the historical evolution of the physician-patient relationship.
To identify and discuss contemporary challenges affecting this relationship.
To provide insights relevant to the ethical practice of hand surgery.

Main Methods:

Literature review of historical and contemporary sources.
Analysis of ethical principles and their application.
Synthesis of information on interpersonal, systemic, and societal factors.

Main Results:

Historical analysis reveals a changing dynamic in the physician-patient relationship.
Current stressors include issues of asymmetry, physician challenges, and broader systemic and societal influences.
Interpersonal communication and trust remain critical components.

Conclusions:

Understanding the historical context is crucial for addressing current challenges.
Addressing asymmetry and physician-specific challenges can strengthen the relationship.
Systemic and societal factors require ongoing attention to support ethical medical practice.