title: [Cognitive methods during medical consultation].
abstract: An essential method of cognitive psychotherapy is a precise, situation-focused interview, during which interpretations, emotions and behavior are taken into account. This work mode is also suited for medical consultation. In cognitive psychology, schemes and modes are identified that may be helpful for analyzing the patient-doctor relationship. Empathy may improve patient outcome. Properly applied cognitive methods facilitate the evolution of empathy.
authors.affiliation: Helsingin terveyskeskus.
authors.forename: Antti
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lähteenmäki
mesh_terms: D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004645:Empathy; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations