A Square Deal to clear the Air: Managing the Difficult Patient Encounters
Adnan Riaz,
Umair Bin Nasir,
Salman Majeed
Abstract:Introduction: There are a number of patients in every clinical setting who are referred to as "difficult patients," and encounters with them can often evoke negative emotions in doctors. As compared to experienced clinicians, young doctors are often struggling while providing care to such patients. But we surprisingly know very little about young doctor’s perceptions of themselves and difficult patients while encountering them, so without proper understanding, strategies cannot be formulated to handle these ch… Show more
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