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(Pediatrics in Review. 2006;27:203.)
© 2006 American Academy of Pediatrics

Commentary

The Changing Nature of Doctor-Patient Relationships And How It Affects Us

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In 2005, we invited readers to submit editorials on subjects relevant to pediatrics. We were gratified to receive a number of well-written, heartfelt commentaries. In December 2005, we published the first-place winner. In this issue, we publish the winner of second place, Julie Kardos, MD, a pediatric practitioner in Newtown, Pa. The third place winner will be published in a future issue.—LFN

Back in medical school, I learned that doctor-patient relationships form the basis of trust for patients and their doctors. Ending this relationship is as important as starting it. If the relationship ends because of the death of the patient, the doctor should meet with surviving family members to help bring closure. If the relationship ends because of retirement or relocation, the doctor should communicate with patients to help . . . [Full Text of this Article]


Julie Kardos, MD
 Newtown, Pa





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