The doctor-patient relationship: complexity of an indispensable link

Authors

  • Adolfo Orestes Antúnez Baró
  • Ania Torres González

Abstract

In human relationships, the doctor-patient-family relationship is a complex and difficult art to master, is the cornerstone of medical care, which has different looks for different reasons from the point of view of the physician, patient and family, which can interfere with a good relationship between them, the final interest is common, to offer and receive adequate health care. This work aims to provide an overview of the doctor- patient relationship highlighting the importance of communication and human behavior, which must exist in all levels of care where this link is established (primary and hospital care), noting factors that influence the relationship, attributable to the physician and patient it claims through a questionnaire of 9 questions, clarify the current state of the problem and provide recommendations for a good doctor- patient-family relationship.

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Author Biographies

Adolfo Orestes Antúnez Baró

Especialista de 1er. Grado en Medicina Interna. Profesor Asistente.

Ania Torres González

Especialista de 1er. Grado en Pedriatría. Profesor Asistente.

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Published

2014-12-19

How to Cite

1.
Antúnez Baró AO, Torres González A. The doctor-patient relationship: complexity of an indispensable link. Mediciego [Internet]. 2014 Dec. 19 [cited 2026 Jan. 16];20(1). Available from: https://revmediciego.sld.cu/index.php/mediciego/article/view/128

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Review article

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