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In this eyeopening look at the doctorpatient decisionmaking process, physician and law professor Jay Katz examines the timehonored belief in the virtue of silent care and patient compliance. Historically, the doctorpatient relationship has been based on a oneway trustdespite recent judicial attempts to give patients a greater voice through the doctrine of informed consent. Katz criticizes doctors for encouraging patients to relinquish their autonomy, and demonstrates the detrimental effect their silence has on good patient care. Seeing a growing need in this age of medical science and sophisticated technology for more honest and complete communication between physician and patients, he advocates a new, informed dialogue that respects the rights and needs of both sides.In a new foreword to this edition of The Silent World of Doctor and Patient, Alexander Morgan Capron outlines the changes in medical ethics practice that have occurred since the book was first published in 1984, paying particular attention to the hotly debated issues of physicianassisted suicide and informed consent in managed care.
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- Q: What is 'The Silent World of Doctor and Patient' about? A: This book examines the doctor-patient decision-making process, focusing on the dynamics of silent care and patient compliance, while advocating for better communication and patient autonomy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jay Katz, a physician and law professor who explores medical ethics and the importance of communication in healthcare.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 1, 2002.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the revised edition of 'The Silent World of Doctor and Patient'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for medical professionals? A: Yes, the book is suitable for medical professionals as it discusses ethical considerations and communication strategies in patient care.
- Q: Does the book address contemporary issues in healthcare? A: Yes, it includes a foreword that discusses changes in medical ethics and current issues like physician-assisted suicide and informed consent.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: Main themes include the importance of patient autonomy, the effects of silence in doctor-patient relationships, and the need for informed dialogue in healthcare.