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[Drugs from the patient's viewpoint]

E Faust-Kübler

    Sozial- Und Praventivmedizin
    |March 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Patients often use prescribed medications as a way to connect with their doctors, valuing the human interaction over the drug itself. This highlights the importance of the doctor-patient relationship in emotional well-being.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychosocial health
    • Geriatric medicine
    • Patient-physician relationship

    Context:

    • Psychosocial consultation services for elderly and single individuals.
    • Observations on interhuman relations and patient inquiries.
    • 1979 study involving 122 patients, with 105 on regular medication.

    Purpose:

    • To explore the role of prescribed drugs in facilitating patient-physician contact.
    • To understand the significance of human interaction in therapy.
    • To investigate patient reliance on medication for emotional support.

    Summary:

    • A significant majority of patients regularly take medication but struggle to identify them by name.
    • Patients frequently utilize prescription encounters to establish human connection, prioritizing dialogue and the physician's presence.
    • The therapeutic value of medication extends beyond pharmacological effects, serving as a conduit for essential human interaction.

    Impact:

    • Suggests that the doctor-patient dialogue and human touch are critical therapeutic elements.
    • Highlights medication's role in bridging emotional deficits in modern society.
    • Underscores the need to consider the psychosocial impact of prescribing practices.

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