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Communication in the physician-patient relationship

A M Rees1

  • 1Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|January 1, 1993
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Twentieth-century changes transformed the physician-patient relationship, shifting focus to patient-centered care. Medical librarians are vital in facilitating communication and information access for health consumers.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Medical Informatics
  • Communication Studies

Background:

  • Twentieth-century societal shifts profoundly impacted American healthcare and physician-patient communication.
  • Healthcare evolved from a paternalistic, physician-oriented model to a patient-centered approach.
  • Patients now act as both consumers and active participants in medical decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Analyze the evolution of the physician-patient relationship and communication dynamics.
  • Project the future roles of medical librarians in healthcare information dissemination.
  • Identify challenges and opportunities for librarians in bridging communication gaps.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of historical trends in healthcare and patient engagement.

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  • Review of the changing demands of health consumers for information.
  • Examination of the role of medical librarians in information access.

    • Main Results:

    • Patient demand for information has expanded beyond clinical aspects to include cost, quality, and access.
    • The shift to patient-centered care necessitates new communication strategies.
    • Medical librarians are positioned to play a leadership role in facilitating information flow.

    Conclusions:

    • Medical librarians are essential in disseminating health information and improving communication.
    • Librarians must adapt to new roles, embracing leadership in information access.
    • Future healthcare communication requires proactive engagement from medical librarians.