Communication in partnership with the patient: ethical issues

Abstract

Introduction: Communication is a set of actions in the transission of information between two persons. The term „ communication” is tied to our existence as people, then as a society, because human beings are interdependent and communicative. Without communication and language we, as being that interact and relate in most, or even all through the act of communication, our existence on Earth would be pointless. Communication in relationships also presents a factor that highlights social issues and seeks to answer them through collaboration and exchange f information between individuals. With the advent of communication as a basis for building human relationships has a major influence on communication and the medical practice (doctor - patient), thus having a great impact on the health issues of the patient (correct diagnosis, collaboration between doctor and patient indication of deviations negatively health, etc.). Purpose and Objectives: Solving problems in communication between doctor and patient for better treatment of the disease relying on our ethical aspects. Materials and Methods: International published materials where are highlighted the issues of communication, using sociological methods to determine a prejudicial relationship between doctor and patient. Results: Communication takes many frorns and is found in various situations, the most important of them being that between doctor and patient, which povides much of the data needed to establish the diagnosis. Also, the communication becomes even the single treatment modality in cases of chronic diseases through advice, support, finding information is required lifestyle disease. Improving relationships between physician and patient involves understanding the complexity and subtlety of interpersonal behavior. Patients’ satisfaction with medical care received - patients tend to emphasize the personal qualities of the physician, to the detriment of technical skills, professional. Good communication between doctor - patient will largely decrease the risk of mutual misunderstanding and decrease the risk of a conflict after a medical error. For the effectiveness of good communication is necessary to fulfill some requirements or guidelines: recommendations and guidelines are initially given by the doctor; to use short clear sentences (both doctor and patient as); information issued shuld contain a logical message; patient data and written information, in order to guide when appropriate. Conclusion: The life and quality of patient should be under medical utmost importance for those involved in the treatment of disease. Communication is the basic pillar that creates the degree of effectiveness of the treatment of the disease, because it is strong link between patient and doctor. In an enormous extent on both sides, both in medical and patient communication are dependent only that its effectiveness depends on the manner and degree to use them. Each of doctors, with a high social status in society , having ralationship, rich communication with both patients and colleagues as communication must rely on ethical issues well pronounced.