Posted by Dr. Bob on December 13, 2001, at 13:41:17
In reply to Re: Input on application for award » Dr. Bob, posted by Cam W. on December 12, 2001, at 0:54:33
> If you want a term for an informed consumer/physician relationship, you could say that it helps to develop a "concordance", a mutually arrived at treatment plan, rather than a physician-instituted compliance format.
Hmm, interesting term, thanks for letting me know. In mental health, sometimes you see "therapeutic alliance", but usually not in the context of the consumer being informed.
> "Psychobabble facilitates concordance".
I never said "compliance", did I? I kind of liked: "An educated patient is an effective partner in the doctor-patient team."
Bob
PS: BTW, it's on its way, I'll let you know what happens next...
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