The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
Yearnings of a Grateful Physician-Patient
By Larry A. Green.
Abstract
A family physician recalls the success of his back surgery, critiques the overwhelmingly transactional care he received, and suggests alternatives and possibilities available for family medicine to be a collaborative partner to strive with patients, healthcare professionals, and communities for a more humane and satisfying healthcare system.
Keywords
- Empathy and Medical Education
- physician-patient relationship
- gratitude
- general practice
- Open access
Source
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