This dissertation is composed of two empirical articles derived from a research project developed on the perception of the Oncology physician's communicative behavior, through the perception of doctors and patients. In the ...

The idealized vision of the physician-patient relationship was characterized by patient trust and physician availability, in a long-term relationship in which physicians knew many things about their patients and their ...

This dissertation is composed of two empirical articles derived from a research project developed on the perception of the Oncology physician's communicative behavior, through the perception of doctors and patients. In the ...

Background: Medical practice in Chile has changed dramatically over the last few years. Patients have raised their expectations and there is a growing number of complaints, and malpractice lawsuits. The doctor-patient ...

The present study aims to understand the relation between religious beliefs, physicians' behavior and patients' opinions regarding Spirituality, religiosity and health (S/R) issues, and what makes a patient more prone to ...

Background: Theoretically, the exercise of good medicine requires physicians who possess and practice virtues. There are good reasons to believe that virtue ethics would be highly appreciated by patients. Aim: To determine ...