Doctor and Patient Relationship Need of the hour

• June 03, 2023
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Doctor and Patient Relationship- Need of the hour

Doctor and patient relationship is not only a philosophical or sociological conundrum. It is a sacred relationship with the complex interplay of three functions that is, gathering information, developing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship, and communicating information.

The doctor-patient relationship is a cornerstone of healthcare. It goes beyond medical expertise and involves trust, empathy, and effective communication. A strong doctor-patient relationship fosters better health outcomes.

When patients feel comfortable discussing their symptoms, concerns, and medical history openly, doctors can make accurate diagnoses and develop tailored treatment plans. On the other hand, patients benefit from understanding their conditions, receiving emotional support, and actively participating in their healthcare decisions.

A good doctor-patient relationship is built on mutual respect, active listening, and shared decision-making. It empowers patients to take charge of their health while ensuring that doctors provide compassionate and personalized care.

Understanding of this relationship has undergone a sea of change in recent years. What initially was a one-to-one interaction, which involve the patient’s ailment and doctors’ knowledge/skills, has also included planning now a day.

With ever-increasing privatization, increasing purchasing power of consumers, and demands of hospitality with healthcare has changed the face of medical care in India. There are many benefits of this system as it improves the overall experience of patients under cure with the ready availability of expert care on call and pampered care with 5-star treatment. It also helps private players to grow, generate more employment, and contribute to the economic growth of the country.

Major drawbacks include dragging forces of economic crunches. More and more doubt generation, increasing levels of dissatisfaction among patients. It also promotes unethical practices by some clinicians. When healthcare becomes health marketing, the doctor-patient relationship becomes provider and consumer relationship. As the science behind both is very different so should be the approach.

The solution to the pertaining problem can be-

1. A defined role of government in deciding the maximum and minimum price of various healthcare ventures, which should address both provider and consumer interest
2. More and more involvement and training of doctors in administrative services as far as health care is concerned
3. Boost to government setup for quality upliftment

These measures will not only boost the morals of treating doctors but also increase the faith of patients in the healthcare system. The doctor–patient relationship deserves our serious attention and protection during these dangerous times.

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