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Doctors are servants of patients, says chief medical officer.

Authors :
Macdonald, Sarah
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition). 3/15/2003, Vol. 326 Issue 7389, p569. 1/4p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Reports on the plight of Professor Liam Donaldson, a chief medical officer from England, to promote a non-traditional doctor-patient relationship. His views that doctors should act as servants to their patients; Suggestion that patients are a valuable resource; Importance of listening to patients' opinions on their care.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09598146
Volume :
326
Issue :
7389
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9351660
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.326.7389.569/a