Investigating the physician-patient relationship: examining emerging themes.
By extending Millar and Roger's (1976) relational theory, this study examined how the physician-patient relationship was negotiated in the context of a clinical visit. Analysis of observational data obtained during the clinical visits of 1 female family practice physician revealed 5 themes central to the construction of her relationships with patients. The 5 themes included control, role negotiation, trust, health care commitment, and interrelated issues of time and money.
Walker
Kandi L
KL
Department of Communication University of Louisville, KY 40292, USA. kandi.walker@louisville.edu
Arnold
Christa L
CL
Miller-Day
Michelle
M
Webb
Lynne M
LM
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017008:Negotiating; D009819:Office Visits; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations