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Physician-Patient
The Physician-Patient Relationship/ Confidentiality
Question | Answer |
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Models of Interaction between Doctor and Patient ? | *----The paternalistic model -----The informed choice model ----The shared decision making model |
The Paternalistic Model ? | *Based on what the physician believes is in the patient’s best interest |
Informed Choice Model ? | *Physicians provide relevant information, but withhold opinion --- Patients make their own decisions |
Shared Decision Making Model ? | *Both agree on a plan of care |
Importance of Confidentiality ? | * Keeping medical information confidential shows respect for patients ----It keeps encourages patients to discuss sensitive issues candidly ----Prevents harmful consequences, such stigmatization and discrimination |
Exceptions to protect third parties ? | *Certain diseases and ppl harming themselves/others, and elderly drivers that can not drive |
Rule of thumb for confidentiality ? | * Only break if a danger to self or someone else |