ANTHROP 3HI3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Patient Participation, White Coat, Enculturation
21 Apr 2016
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Midterm: discussed in class next thursday (february 11th) Introduction: even if doctors and patients are from the same background, they still view health in very different ways that are based on their every day interactions. Incorporating family and friends: understanding verbal and non-verbal cues, engaging in discussions around the social implications of illness and disease, understanding the implication of lifestyles. Is a continuous relationship at all stages of life. It is constantly changing and adjusting: biotechnical skills and intrapersonal skills are required by a physician to help the patient. Negotiation is continued by the two individuals in order to communicate the requirements of both: this negotiation is on going it never ceases, fundamental elements of the relationship, 1. The patient has the right to discuss their care: 2. The patient plays a pivotal role in health care decisions: 3. The patient has the right to courtesy, respect, dignity, and responsiveness.
