The Changing Roles Of Doctor And Patient

Question 1

Role of doctor

Answer 1

Return patient to health;
Quality of care;
Listen and empathise;
Expert knowledge and skills;
Maintain confideniality;
Leadership and teamwork;

Question 2

Role of patient

Answer 2

Comply?
Follow treatment plan/education/lifestyle changes;
Share info with doctor;

Question 3

The sick role

Answer 3

Exemption from social responsibility;
Expected to try to get well;
Expected to seek medical advice;
Adhere to medical regimen;

Question 4

What is power

Answer 4

Capacity or ability to exert influence

Question 5

Sources of power

Answer 5

Reward power - reward for compliance;