Exploring the Relationship Between Pediatrician Self-Disclosure and Parent Satisfaction

To self-disclose or not self-disclose? A systematic review of clinical self-disclosure in primary care

“…The descriptions of self-disclosure were similar across all studies with each describing selfdisclosure, in some form, as the revelation by the physician of personal experiences. Some studies expanded their description to include disclosure of emotions, 6,7,10 as well as attitudes and opinions. 10 Another study more specifically focused on physician disclosure of their own healthy behaviours.…”

“…Some studies expanded their description to include disclosure of emotions, 6,7,10 as well as attitudes and opinions. 10 Another study more specifically focused on physician disclosure of their own healthy behaviours. 1 Results are also summarised in Table 2 according to their classification into one of three categories outlined in the Method section.…”

“…3,6,7 Lastly, the patient perspective was collected through patient surveys to assess satisfaction or selfdisclosure influence. 1,8,10 Definitions of selfdisclosure are summarised in Table 2. The descriptions of self-disclosure were similar across all studies with each describing selfdisclosure, in some form, as the revelation by the physician of personal experiences.…”

“…The first was to capture occurrences of self-disclosure using audiotapes of patient consultations. 5,[8][9][10][11] The second approach used retrospective self-reporting by physicians of selfdisclosure, acquired through interviews or group discussions. 3,6,7 Lastly, the patient perspective was collected through patient surveys to assess satisfaction or selfdisclosure influence.…”

“…5,[8][9][10] Self-disclosures occurred in 17% of primary care and 14% of surgical visits; with a median number of two per visit. 8 It was also noted that 71% of physicians selfdisclosed during at least one visit.…”