title: Patient-provider relations--understanding the social and cultural circumstances of difficult patients.
abstract: Clinicians who have understanding and insight into the social and cultural background of their patients will be better prepared to foster the mutual respect required for effective chronic disease management. This paper will develop an argument linking respect in patient-physician relations to the social determinants of health.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Greiner
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000628:therapy; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D010358:Patient Participation; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011287:Prejudice; D012924:Social Conditions; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D035502:Trust; D014481:United States