One could think of the stress put upon doctors on a daily basis. Think of the stress level a doctor has, they are required to see hundreds of patients everyday, and they have a constant worry of their insurances. Also, doctors should be aware of any problem a patient has, and if they do not communicate well. Just try to place yourself in each others shoes, and you can greatly improve understanding.
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The patient must not be afraid to ask the doctor questions about his or her own health. The doctor is getting paid for each individual patient's time in his office and it is his DUTY to answer any questions the patient has and ensure that the patient understands his answers. If a doctor gets so busy he cannot, in a reasonable period of time, answer the patient's questions in a manner that is easily understood by the particular patient, then the doctor needs to cut back on his appointments for the day and improve quality time with patients instead of quantity to fill his pockets. There IS a balance that can be met with time and quality of care when the doctor so chooses. When someone cannot get questions answered because the doctor is "too busy" then you need to find a different doctor.
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I assume it would help if you understand the medical procedures going on. I would say to read the book "You, The Smart Patient."
Yes but if the patient is a patient of that doctor, the doctor would HAVE to refuse. Doctors, like everyone else, have a rite to a private life and can go out on dates. However, the rules (for the doctor) are that the the relationship between a doctor and that doctor's patient must be professional, because doctors are in a position to take advantage of their patients (who may be feeling vulnerable).
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Dialogue, free association, dream interpretation, between patient and doctor.
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i am sure it can't not if the doctor didn't see the patient
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The doctor asked the nurse to sterilize the equipment between each patient.
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