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[Difficult physician-patient relations--characteristics and possible solutions]
1Abteilung Psychosomatik/DIM, Universitätskliniken, Kantonsspital Basel.
Praxis
|February 12, 1998
Summary
Physician and patient expectations often differ, leading to incomplete information exchange. Training physicians to actively listen can foster a shared reality, improving patient outcomes and partnerships.
Area of Science:
- Medical Communication
- Patient-Physician Relationship
- Health Psychology
Context:
- Physician and patient expectations frequently diverge.
- Mutual information exchange in healthcare settings is often incomplete.
- Subjective realities commonly differ between healthcare providers and patients.
Purpose:
- To explore the disparity in expectations and information exchange between physicians and patients.
- To introduce the concept of the 'listening physician' as a method for establishing common ground.
- To highlight the impact of physician-patient partnerships on patient behavior and health.
Summary:
- The study identifies differing expectations and incomplete information exchange as key issues in the physician-patient dynamic.
- The 'listening physician' approach is proposed as a strategy to bridge these gaps and create a shared understanding.
- Acquired communication skills through training can enhance physician-patient interactions.
- Research indicates that collaborative partnerships positively influence patient behavior and health outcomes, particularly in decision-making and information sharing.
Impact:
- Improved patient-physician communication can lead to better adherence to treatment plans.
- Enhanced partnerships may result in more effective shared decision-making processes.
- Positive impacts on patient behavior and health outcomes are achievable through better communication strategies.