The document discusses improving the doctor-patient relationship in India. It notes that the current doctor to patient ratio in India is 1:1588, which is far below the ideal ratio of 1:500. The document advocates for building patient confidence, competence, mutual respect, knowledge, trust, and shared values between doctors and patients. It provides suggestions on what patients want from their doctors, including timely test results, explanations of medications and their side effects, engagement in decision-making, and compassion. The document also discusses patients' responsibilities to be honest with doctors and comply with treatment plans. It encourages working together to address the challenges in the doctor-patient relationship.