Sunday, October 21, 2018

Should doctors share their personal experiences of healthcare with patients?


Robinson F. Should doctors share their personal experiences of healthcare with patients?
BMJ 2018;363:k4312 https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k4312 Full Text.

Few studies have investigated the effect on patients of doctors disclosing personal experiences. It’s a divisive topic, the author, Fran Robinson finds: some doctors feel strongly that it can help when done carefully, but others struggle with its potential to detract from the patient's concerns and needs.

This is a reasoned, insightful introduction to an important topic.
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