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[What does the patient expect from the physician?]

H Schipperges1

  • 1Institut für Geschichte der Medizin, Heidelberg.

Praxis
|July 2, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Patients expect physicians to be expert clinicians and compassionate companions. This paper explores both the expert and companion roles in medical treatment from physician and patient perspectives.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Practice
  • Patient-Physician Relationship
  • Healthcare Communication

Context:

  • Modern patients seek more than just expert medical advice.
  • Chronic illness necessitates a deeper, more personal patient-physician connection.
  • Understanding patient expectations is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the dual role of physicians as expert clinicians and personal advisors.
  • To examine the patient's perspective on the physician's role in chronic care.
  • To explore the physician's viewpoint on fulfilling patient expectations for companionship and expertise.

Summary:

  • Physicians must balance clinical expertise with empathetic communication and personal guidance.
  • The chronically ill patient values a physician who acts as both a knowledgeable expert and a supportive companion.
  • Effective medical treatment involves addressing both the technical and interpersonal aspects of care.

Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of patient-centered care in chronic illness.
  • Provides insights for medical professionals to improve patient relationships and satisfaction.
  • Highlights the importance of holistic care that integrates medical competence with emotional support.

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