The Therapeutic Alliance Between Physician and Patient: A Cornerstone of Prevention and Recovery
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“The Therapeutic Alliance Between Physician and Patient: A Cornerstone of Prevention and Recovery”
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Shared decision-making is a collaborative approach in which physicians and patients jointly review the available evidence to make informed treatment decisions together. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paraskevi Tzortzi offers her insights.
This model of decision-making is gaining increasing importance in healthcare policy, as the patient is placed at the center of care. Indeed, such communication fosters greater patient adherence and trust in the proposed treatment.
For shared decision-making to be effective, mutual understanding and respect are essential. Both physician and patient are equal participants in the process, each contributing their expertise to the conversation. The physician brings clinical knowledge and medical expertise, while the patient contributes insights drawn from their personal experience, values, and daily life.
In many cases, patients may require time to process and reflect on the information provided before committing to a treatment plan. This is particularly relevant when the prognosis or outcome is uncertain. At other times, patients may feel overwhelmed by the available options and uncertain about the best course of action, thus seeking professional guidance.
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