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[When physicians become ill. Difficult choices]

V M Christie1, B Ingstad

  • 1Seksjon for medisinsk antropologi, Universitetet i Oslo, Blindern.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|April 10, 1997
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Physician-patients often delay seeking medical help due to role conflicts and the struggle to transition from doctor to patient. These experiences reveal broader insights into patient-doctor dynamics and societal roles.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Physician Well-being

Context:

  • Interviews with 39 Norwegian physicians and narratives from 49 others.
  • Focus on physician experiences during their own illness.
  • Exploration of the transition from medical professional to patient.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the dilemmas faced by physicians when they become patients.
  • To understand the reasons behind delayed help-seeking behavior in doctors.
  • To analyze the impact of role conflict on physician-patients.

Summary:

  • Physicians frequently postpone seeking medical attention and struggle with acknowledging their own serious illnesses.
  • Difficulty in relinquishing the 'doctor' role and societal expectations contribute to these dilemmas.
  • Role conflicts are exacerbated when physicians are treated by colleagues, highlighting the complex patient-doctor relationship.

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Impact:

  • Provides insights into the unique challenges faced by physician-patients.
  • Informs strategies to improve healthcare access and support for medical professionals.
  • Contributes to a deeper understanding of the patient-doctor relationship and professional identity.