Medical school graduation ceremony.
Time
| 2000s |
Title
| "Bedside manner" is incorporated into medical education programs nationwide |
Event
| Mainstream medical institutions begin to recognize the importance of physician communication abilities (or "bedside manner"). Training on these skills is incorporated into medical school curricula. Some states add a communications portion to licensure testing. |
Offering patients options, control, and compassion increases ownership of health. This is different from the traditional western model, which places the physician in control.
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Studies show that when physicians and patients are both active participants in a "care team," physical healing and overall well-being is improved.
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Some medical education programs start including patient spirituality in their methods. Over 80 of 126 medical schools require elective courses on religion, spirituality and medicine.
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