Introduction to doctor-patient relationships

Question 1

What are the 3 main types of doctor-patient relationships?

Answer 1

Paternalistic (doctor-led). Shared (partnerships). Informed (patient-led)

Question 2

What is the key ethical value in doctor-patient relationships?

Answer 2

Respect for persons

Question 3

What is the ethical principle underpinning the paternalistic model of doctor-patient relationships?

Answer 3

Beneficence

Question 4

What is the ethical principle underpinning the informed model of doctor-patient relationships?

Answer 4

Respect for autonomy

Question 5

How can autonomy be reduced in the informed model of doctor-patient relationships?

Answer 5

By providing too much or too complex information – information overload

Question 6

How could the informed model of doctor-patient relationships cause psychological harm to a patient?

Answer 6

The patient will bear the responsibility of making any bad decisions and will have to live with the poor outcome, which may cause psychological harm