Analysis of differences in cognition between doctors and patients and causes of medical disputes
- VernacularTitle:医患认知差异与医疗纠纷成因分析
- Author:
ning, GAN
;
tao, YU
;
wei-hua, CHEN
;
hong-wei, ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
doctor-patient relationship;
difference in cognition;
medical dispute
- From:Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science)
2006;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To identify the key factors triggering medical disputes induced by differences in cognition between doctors and patients in order to control the occurrence and development of medical disputes. Methods From 2002 to 2006,the outpatients,inpatients and medical staff of 3 hospitals in Shanghai(class 3 first level general hospital,n=2;class 3 first level special hospital,n=1) were investigated,and random sampling method was employed for the research analysis. Results There were significant differences between doctors and patients in cognition of influential factors triggering medical disputes such as health law,medical services,rights and obligations. Conclusion The differences in cognition between doctors and patients are important causes for medical disputes,and effective prevention and intervention measures must be taken.
