Question

what is the point of trying to build and maintain a positive doctor-patient relationship; what features of behavior amd interaction must a health care professsional instil in order to maintain an ethical relationship with their patients?

Answer 1

Doctor patient relationship is the relationship between doctor and patient that is created during the stay of patient in the hospital.

It need to be maintained because patient is completely new to the hospital environment and is very anxious about his care.

Client expects that the treating person must understand the pain he is suffering from and should give rational treatment.

Physicians should instill confidence and reassure patient and never be arrogant to the patient. Also should not discriminate on any grounds.

To maintain good ethical relations health care professional should do following.

1. Keep care of patient as the first concern.

2. Provide good standard of practice and quality of care.

3. Protect and promote early recovery of health of patient.

4. Take prompt and immediate action for patient safety and dignity of client.

5. Treat every patient as an individual and respect their values and morals.

6. Respect rights of patient confidentiality in every step of care.

7. Be honest and explain the condition to the patient in the language he best understand.

8. Avoid jargons.

9. Never abuse the trust of your patient.

Hence understand the patient as a unique human being and treat your patient.