41) The Doctor-Patients Relationship
Author: Yanyong Sudharatna
Year: 1971
Source: Journal of The Psychiatric Association of Thailand, Vol. 16, No 1, January 1971, Page 1-8
Summary; In all treatment, there is a constant interreaction between the doctor and the patient. The doctor's attitude is all important. He should be understanding patients and should have a genuine desire to help. The patient approaches the relationship with the helplessness of a child needing support. The interaction must be built gradually upon mutual trust and cooperation. Many of the reactions of both patient and doctor are determined by unconcious motuvations. Two very important classes of...