Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Health Canada, Communication Problems, Assertiveness

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazelwood

Document Summary

Communication is central to the patient-physician relationship. The quality of the relationship a person has with their physician is an important factor in people"s decisions to use medical services. A classic article found in the field of health psychology written in 1956 outlines 3 basic models. Active -passive model: situation where patients are unable to participate in their care or make decisions because of their medical condition. When patients have severe injuries or are in a coma. The physician is responsible for providing care and making decisions on their behalf. The patients are not in a position to provide any input. Guidance-cooperation model: communication in which the patient seeks guidance from the physician and answers the questions that are asked, but the physician is responsible for determining the diagnosis and treatment. Would likely be followed if the person had an infection or sprain.