Does seeing the same doctor matter?
By now you've read about how the electronic medical record can harm the doctor-patient relationship. But you might be confused because some authors confuse apples with oranges i.e. confusing doctor-patient engagement, communication, and relationship.
Doctor-patient relationship experts note that
Continuity of patient care is one of the defining characteristics of general practice. It is a multifaceted concept, but in primary care it is “mainly viewed as the relationship between a single practitioner and a patient that extends beyond specific episodes of illness or disease. "Research has consistently linked continuity with patient satisfaction, but evidence of its impact on patient outcomes is mixed
Engagement pros have different definitions as well, but most agree that it means giving the patient the tools and power to those who are willing and able to participate in their treatment decisions.
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