Philosophy of medical communication: theoretical foundations

The article is devoted to the study of the philosophical basis of medical communication, key concepts, ethical dilemmas, and methodological approaches are analyzed. Different philosophical perspectives influencing the understanding of doctor-patient interaction in the process of medical care are considered. The analysis of methodological approaches allows to develop recommendations for improving the effectiveness of medical communicationand trust in the interaction between doctor and patient, which creates the conditions for quality and effective provision of medical care, achieving positive results of treatment and as a consequence improving the quality of life of patients.