The healing power of the doctor-patient relationship

Humane and empathic care are quintessential to the medical profession. In this narrative, a psychiatrist reflects on a difficult patient encounter which highlights the influence of trauma on a patient with psychosis and how the doctor-patient relationship is paramount in the treatment of any illness.

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Indian Journal of Medical Ethics
Published
2024-08-16
DOI
https://doi.org/10.20529/ijme.2024.051
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2
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Empathy and Medical Education
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The healing power of the doctor-patient relationship

Ravichandra Karkal
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The healing power of the doctor-patient relationship

Ravichandra Karkal
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Abstract

Humane and empathic care are quintessential to the medical profession. In this narrative, a psychiatrist reflects on a difficult patient encounter which highlights the influence of trauma on a patient with psychosis and how the doctor-patient relationship is paramount in the treatment of any illness.

Indian Journal of Medical EthicsVol. 9(4)
Yenepoya University (IN), Government of Karnataka (IN)
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Empathy and Medical Education
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