title: Doctor-patient relationship in psychiatry.
abstract: The paper discusses the issue of doctor-patient relationship in view of a changing world with special emphasis on mental health professionals. It takes into account transference and counter-transference issues in doctor-patient relationships. It deals with issues pertaining to consent and liabilities, confidentiality and patient protection. Role of a psychiatrist as a leader in the art of communication is touched upon. In the end issues about professional fees and ethics too is dealt with.
authors.affiliation: President. Bombay Psychiatric Society 1993-1994. Consultant Psychiatrist, Bhatia Hospital, 31, Kala Bhavan, 5th Floor, Mathew Road, Opera House, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Paresh D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Lakdawala
keywords: Confidentiality and privilege; Consent; Ethics and legal aspects; Informed consent; Liability prevention; Malpractice and liabilities; Privacy; Professional fees; Professional liabilities; and Ads; ‘Cuts’