The doctor-patient connection is key to this comprehensive approach and can impact the success of treatment.
Trust in their provider has been shown to be a key factor in peoplegetting vaccines.
This can have real impact for people facing a poor prognosis and contemplatingend-of-life care.
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Instrumental and Expressive Components
The doctor-patient relationship crosses two dimensions called the instrumental and the expressive.
Common Doctor-Patient Relationship Models
There are a number of models for developing the doctor-patient relationship.
The patient seeks information and technical assistance, and the doctor formulates decisions which the patient must accept.
Guidance-Cooperation Model
The guidance-cooperation model is the most prevalent in current medical practice.
In this model, the doctor recommends a treatment and the patient cooperates.
The patient, having lesser power, is expected to follow the recommendations of the physician.
The patient and doctor are respectful of each other’s expectations, point of view, and values.
The changes in the course of chronic conditions require a doctor and patient to haveopen communication.
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