PSYC 365 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Thomas Szasz, Jargon, Health Education
12 Oct 2016
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Lack of communication can often lead to negative experiences between the patient and the physician. Communication is central to the physician-patient relationship. Three basic models that characterizes the nature of the physician-patient relationship. Situation in which patients are unable to participate in their care/to make decisions for their own welfare because of the severity of their medical conditions. Patients have severe injuries/are in a coma, the physician is responsible for providing care and making decisions on their behalf. Communication in which the patient seeks advice from the physician and answers questions that are asked, but the physician is responsible for determining the diagnosis and treatment. Physical is responsible for the thinking and decision making. The model likely to be followed if a person had an infection/a sprain. Healthcare model in which the physician and patient make joint decisions about every aspect of care. From deciding what diagnostic tests the patient should undergo to the choice + implementation of treatment.
