DoctorPatient
Doctorpatient refers to the professional relationship between a physician or clinician and a patient, established to provide medical assessment, treatment, and guidance. It is built on mutual trust, respect for autonomy, and privacy. Core elements include informed consent, professional boundaries, confidentiality, and accountability across diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
Effective communication is central to the doctorpatient relationship. Physicians explain diagnoses, options, benefits, and risks, while
Continuity of care and rapport improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment adherence, and patient satisfaction. The relationship can
Ethical challenges include time constraints, information asymmetry, and power imbalances; concerns about liability and burnout; and