Doctor patient - Personal experiences of a doctor who became a hospital patient
Keywords:
Patients, Hospitalisation, General practitioner, Emotions, Physician- patient relations
Abstract
The personal experiences and emotions of a GP who became a patient are described. The need for communication in the patient- doctor relationship, as well as a better hospital environment is emphasised.
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