The Silent World of Doctor and Patient
| Author | : Jay Katz |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 318 |
| Release | : 2002-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0801857805 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780801857805 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (805 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Silent World of Doctor and Patient by : Jay Katz
Download or read book The Silent World of Doctor and Patient written by Jay Katz and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, the doctor-patient relationship has been based on a one-way trust--despite recent judicial attempts to give patients a greater voice. Seeing a growing need for more honest and complete communication between physician and patient, Dr. Jay Katz advocates a new, informed dialogue that respects the rights and needs of both sides. A new Preface outlines changes since the book's publication in 1984.