doctor-patient relationship

1. DOCTOR- PATIENT
RELATIONSHIP
DR. KAMAL OJAH
PGT, DEPT. OF PHARMACOLOGY, JMCH

2. OBJECTIVES :
 Introduction
 Principles of medical ethics
 Understand the types & models of DPR
 Importance of good DPR
 Summary
 Conclusion

3. Doctor-patient relationship is an emotional
association between the doctor & patient
which arises when the doctor interacts with a
patient to alleviate their sufferings and
prevent illness.

4. Is a human being seeking help to improve
their health or prevent disease.
He always carries a degree of fear or anxiety.
PATIENT

5. Is a skilled professional with leadership,
emotional intelligence and strong
communication skills.
DOCTOR

6. How to make a good DPR?
 A good communication skills help in
gathering information & exploring the
problem better.

7.  Developing an understanding of the
patient as an individual,not as a disease.
 Showing empathy and respect.
 Listening attentively & creating a
partnership.

8.  Answering questions honestly.
 Involving patient in decision making.
 Demonstrating sensitivity to patients
cultural &ethnic diversity.

9. Principles of medical ethics :
• Principles of beneficence
• Principles of autonomy
• Principles of confidentiality

10. “Parsons” models of DPR :
 Paternalistic model
 Informative model
 Deliberative model

11. Importance of good DPR:
 Improves treatment compliance of the
patient.
 Avoid unnecessary intervention.
 Prevents misunderstandings, errors and
conflicts.

12. The rise of the e-Patient :
The classical e-patient belongs to educated
& higher income group who often search
health topic on net.

13. Summary :
A good doctor-patient relationship is
recognised by the health care providers and
the patients as an essential tool in providing
high quality medical care.

14. Conclusion :
 Goal of consultation is not only to arrive
at diagnosis and formulating a treatment
plan.
 But also, to develop common
understaning between patient and doctor.