The impact of COVID-19 on the doctor-patient relationship in China
Bo Xu
Abstract
A strong doctor-patient relationship (DPR) is crucial to the effectiveness of treatment. It is imperative to maintain a good DPR during treatment. During 2019, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) brought new challenges to already difficult doctor-patient relationships. This paper summarized the current state of the DPR, compared the changes between China and other countries after the outbreak of COVID-19, and listed the solutions proposed by various countries. Finally, the author suggested some solutions in order to improve the DPR according to China's own circumstances.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)ChinaOutbreak2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Order (exchange)CoronavirusBetacoronavirusMedicineDiseaseDevelopment economicsEconomic growthFamily medicineEnvironmental healthBusinessPolitical scienceVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)LawEconomicsPathologyFinancePatient Dignity and PrivacyPatient-Provider Communication in HealthcarePalliative Care and End-of-Life Issues