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Questions for self-evaluation: 
1.
Define the notion of doctor-patient relationship. 
2.
Explain the cause of major deficiencies in doctor-patient 
communication. 
3.
Types of errors encountered in the doctor-patient relationship. 
4.
Define the medical consultation. 
5.
Explain the two polar types of consultation style. 
6.
Describe strategies for therapeutic act optimization. 
7.
Three functions of the medical consultation. 
8.
Relate about mismatch of patient’s expectations and doctor’s 
experiences. 
9.
What questions doctors should consider when providing infor-
mation to a patient? 
10.
The oportunity of making the link between emotions and physi-
cal symptoms. 
11.
Enumerate strategies to help patients to change their behaviour. 
12.
Define the iatrogenesis in context of medical practice. 
13.
Enumerate causes of iatrogenesis. 
14.
Describe the incidence and side effects of iatrogenesis. 
15.
Describe some methods of reducing hospital iatrogenesis. 
 
Bibliography

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MAYOU Richard, SHARPE Michael, CARSON Alain 
ABC of 
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Quality Interagency Coordination Task Force. Doing What 
Counts for Patient Safety: Federal Actions to Reduce Medical 
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Washington, DC: Agency for Health-
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4.
SZASZ Thomas S. 
The Moral Physician.
In the American Iatro-
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www.healthminds.ord 
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www.healthcentral.com 
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www.healthscout.com 

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