Doctor – Patient Relationship (DPR)

Doctor patient relationship is an important scenario in our day to day life. It is a professional relationship and not between two equals.

Features of the doctor-patient relationship

Starts when the doctor accepts to treat the patient. Doctor has a right to choose the patient except in an emergency. But a doctor appointed to a public institution should work according to the rules and regulations of that institute. DPR lasts as long as the particular illness or its consequences lasts, unless the patient decides to give off the doctor.

In emergencies the doctors’ duty is to treat any person who needs medical care. Also in the ethical point of view this is correct. In doctor patient relationship the doctor must not divulge any information given by the patient unless otherwise specified by the patient. Doctor should obtain the consent of the patient for any treatment imposed upon him and should allow the patient to choose what best fit is for him.