Technology and Its Influence on the Doctor-Patient Relationship

Abstract

From the ancient Egyptian concept of medicine to the present day, much has changed in the field of medicine, including new medications, procedures, equipment, and processes by which medical care is delivered. As clinicians adopt these molecular and biological advancements, incorporation of the dynamic transformation of the patient’s perspective into a relationship-centered medical paradigm needs to be undertaken for physicians to be successful in the new era of patient care. Technology has helped transform the patient-physician relationship from one based on physician paternalism to one of more patient autonomy.

Keywords

• Technology
• Medicine
• Patient Relationship
• Physician
• Health Information