Because the concepts of the doctor-patient relationship and patient-centred consultation are multifaceted, understanding and teaching them is difficult. Using a metaphor is a tool that can be useful in such situations. It can be said that a 'good' doctor-patient relationship is a process in which an 'alliance' is formed, in which the doctor adapts to the patient's rhythm and can gradually help the patient to move to healthier scenarios; that is, to detect ' what dance the patient is dancing and, like a good dancer, take a step back, another step forward, dancing and walking together with the patient. But there is no one type of 'good' or 'adequate' doctor-patient relationship; there is no 'one dance the patient dances'.
Doctor-Patient Relationship as Dancing a Dance
18 December 2022