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. 1998 Jan-Mar;44(1):35-42.
doi: 10.1590/s0104-42301998000100007.

[The client-doctor interaction]

[Article in Portuguese]
E J Soar Filho  1
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[The client-doctor interaction]

[Article in Portuguese]
E J Soar Filho. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 1998 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

The author re-labels the traditional concept of "patient-doctor relationship" as "client-doctor interaction", which is reviewed as part of a larger group of phenomena called "health professional-client interactions". The main emotional reactions in this interaction are discussed, as well as the context in which happen. Some procedures in order to establish a good work alliance with the client, and make some remarks about the desirable personal attributes of the doctor are suggest.

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