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Which of these factors contributes to the power imbalance in the doctor-patient relationship?
Which of these factors contributes to the power imbalance in the doctor-patient relationship?
- Patients often lack knowledge about their medical condition, making them reliant on the doctor's expertise. (correct)
- Patients frequently share personal information with their doctors, creating a vulnerability. (correct)
- Doctors are trained professionals with years of experience, leading to a natural hierarchy.
- Doctors are typically older and more experienced than their patients, creating a generation gap.
What aspect of effective communication ensures the patient understands provided information?
What aspect of effective communication ensures the patient understands provided information?
- Explanation
- Listening and Respect
- Confirmation (correct)
- Patient Agency
Which of these scenarios exemplifies a breach of professional boundaries in the doctor-patient relationship?
Which of these scenarios exemplifies a breach of professional boundaries in the doctor-patient relationship?
- A doctor engaging in sexual relationships with a patient after their medical care has concluded. (correct)
- A doctor discussing a patient's diagnosis with a close colleague for consultation.
- A doctor offering a patient a ride home since they live near each other.
- A doctor seeking a second opinion from another physician regarding a patient's treatment plan.
What is the main reason why patient consent to physical touch is not always a reliable indicator of a healthy doctor-patient relationship?
What is the main reason why patient consent to physical touch is not always a reliable indicator of a healthy doctor-patient relationship?
Which of these is NOT a key aspect of open and effective communication in healthcare?
Which of these is NOT a key aspect of open and effective communication in healthcare?
Flashcards
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Involves listening, explaining, and fostering patient agency.
Power Imbalance
Power Imbalance
The unequal dynamics in the doctor-patient relationship.
Patient Agency
Patient Agency
The ability of patients to ask questions and make choices.
Breach of Boundaries
Breach of Boundaries
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Professional Conduct
Professional Conduct
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Study Notes
Open and Clear Communication
- Listening to patients, asking for and respecting their views about their health, and responding to their concerns and preferences are crucial.
- Explain reasons for questions, investigations, or examinations.
- Allow patients to ask questions, refuse interventions, or treatments.
- Keep patients informed about the clinical situation and findings, ensuring understanding.
Power Imbalance
- Doctor-patient relationships are inherently unequal, whether seeking assistance, guidance, or treatment.
- Patients may become emotionally dependent on doctors and vulnerable to inappropriate relationships.
- Reasons for power imbalance include:
- Patients sharing personal information with doctors less readily than others.
- Doctors not reciprocating with personal information, creating a one-sided dynamic.
- Physical contact during consultations is solely based on the doctor's role.
- Doctors determine appropriate levels of physical contact.
Sexual Boundaries
- Physical contact between doctors and patients is limited to the professional context.
- Patients may undress and allow physical touch at the doctor's request, but this is solely based on the doctor-patient relationship.
- Doctors are responsible for maintaining professional and ethical behavior within consultations.
- Sexual relationships between doctors and patients are completely unacceptable.
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