Constructing a harmonious doctor-patient relationship
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6672.2011.02.013
- VernacularTitle:多方构建和谐医患关系初探
- Author:
Jie HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Macroscopic view;
Microscopic view;
Doctor-patient relationship;
Harmonious
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
2011;27(2):118-121
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Rapid economic development in China gives rise to a growing awareness of patients'rights, resulting in more disputes in medical malpractice between patients and hospitals and deteriorating the once harmonious doctor-patient relationship. The paper discussed the content, influencing factors of a harmonious relationship from both macro and micro perspectives. It focused on the role of governments in building and safeguarding a harmonious relationship, proposing the government should endeavor to create a favorable social environment while the hospital should enhance its management to safeguard a smooth medical process.