In the light of sociological and psychological theories, the authors reflect from the perspectives of social politics, economy, culture, psychology and law on the current situation of the physician-patient relationship, the causes and lessonss. They argue that the current situation of the worsening physician-patient relationship is worrisome, its causes are multifarious, and channels for improvement ought to be as wide as possible. They hold that there is still a long way to go to improve the situation, efforts ought to be made by the whole society and humane medical services are indispensable.