Effects of Physician’s behaviour on the Patient’s outcome : A Critical Study

Dr. Pranav Bhagwat

doi:10.21760/jaims.v5i01.838

Dr. Pranav Bhagwat Professor and HOD, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shiroda, Goa, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i01.838

Keywords: Doctor, Physician’s behaviour, mind, patient, sympathy, faith

Abstract

According to a consensus statement on physician-patient communication, “effective communication between doctor and patient is a central clinical function that cannot be delegated.” Many of the times, this primary fact is neglected and hence, the patient may suffer. A study was taken to review the available resources which deal with the effect of a doctor as a human and his behaviour on the patients’ outcome. A study of Brihattrayee (three main books on Ayurveda, viz. Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam.) was taken to find out references which underline the importance of a gentle behaviour and positive attitude. The studies from various western medical journals like the Lancet and British medical journal were compiled and studied. Many of the wellcontrolled studies have proved that the doctor is a drug. So, the conclusion was drawn that the doctor’s outlook about the patient’s condition, his behaviour towards him and his faith in the available treatments have a strong impact on the patient’s recovery.

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