The biopsychospiritual model
Abstract
Almost all general practitioners and their patients have some form of religious belief although a few may feel it plays little part in their lives or the doctor-patient relationship. Most patients and their doctors, on the other hand, do share a common religiously based belief system which is not usually overtly referred to in a normal consultation. Most patients choose their doctor because they belong to the same community as themselves and this community usually shares the same religious belief.
Published
2008-11-21
Section
Regulars
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