Explaining risk factors to patients during a general practice consultation : conveying group-based epidemiological knowledge to individual patients
Engelsk titel: Explaining risk factors to patients during a general practice consultation : conveying group-based epidemiological knowledge to individual patients
Författare:
Hollnagel, Hanne
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 13
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 64457
Sammanfattning
The information on risk factors provided by the health services is inaccurate and often misleading - not only for patients and the general population but even for clinicians. The dissemination of information on risk factors is particularly problematic. In dealing with the patient, the task of the GP is to ensure that both the perspective of the patient and the perspective of the doctor are identified and incorporated into any course of action. In order to gain an understanding of the patients' experiences of illness, their reason for seeking medical advice, and their expectations and feelings.