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Doctor-patient relationships in general practice--a different model

T Kushner

    Journal of Medical Ethics
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    The traditional clinical model of the physician-patient relationship, focused on outcomes, may be too limiting. A new relational model, emphasizing the process, offers a more appropriate framework for modern medical practice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Philosophy of Medicine
    • Sociology of Health

    Background:

    • The physician-patient relationship is a core aspect of medical practice.
    • Philosophical considerations are integral to understanding this relationship.
    • Existing frameworks often prioritize outcomes over the process of care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically examine the philosophical underpinnings of the physician-patient relationship.
    • To compare teleological (outcome-based) and deontological (process-based) approaches.
    • To propose an alternative model for the physician-patient relationship.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of ethical and philosophical theories.
    • Review of existing literature on the physician-patient relationship.
    • Examination of data on the content of general medical practice.

    Main Results:

    • The traditional 'clinical model' is predominantly teleological, focusing on treatment success.
    • Data suggests the clinical model may not fully encompass the complexities of medical practice.
    • A 'relational model,' emphasizing the process and interaction, is proposed as a more suitable alternative.

    Conclusions:

    • The physician-patient relationship requires a framework that acknowledges both outcomes and the process of care.
    • The proposed 'relational model' offers a more comprehensive and adaptable basis for physician-patient interactions.
    • Reassessing the physician-patient relationship is crucial for aligning medical practice with evolving ethical and practical considerations.

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