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Physician virtues and communicating with patients

T Gilligan1, T A Raffin

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

New Horizons (Baltimore, Md.)
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Physicians must balance technology with core values like compassion and trust to strengthen the doctor-patient relationship. Improving communication skills is crucial for patient care and outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Bioethics
  • Physician-Patient Relationship

Background:

  • The rise of profit-driven medicine and technology challenges traditional medical values.
  • Concerns exist regarding the erosion of the doctor-patient relationship.
  • Physicians must uphold ethical principles and virtues like compassion and trustworthiness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key elements for preserving the "covenant of trust" in medicine.
  • To establish effective communication and rapport in critical care settings.
  • To address obstacles hindering good physician-patient communication.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ethical principles and virtues in medical practice.
  • Analysis of the impact of communication on patient satisfaction and outcomes.
  • Identification of barriers to effective communication in critical care.

Main Results:

  • Strong communication skills are vital for building relationships and improving patient care.
  • Physicians often exhibit poor communication skills, negatively impacting patient trust.
  • Specific strategies are needed to overcome communication challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Upholding medical ethics and virtues is essential for maintaining patient trust.
  • Developing strong communication skills is paramount for physicians.
  • Addressing communication barriers can enhance the doctor-patient relationship and health outcomes.

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