Barriers and facilitators to GP –patient communication about emotional concerns in UK primary care: a systematic review

ConclusionThe findings suggest that treatment guidelines should acknowledge: the therapeutic value of a positive GP –patient relationship; that diagnosis is a two-way negotiated process rather than an activity strictly in the doctor’s domain of expertise; and the value of exploring and shaping new understandings about patients’ emotional concerns and their management.
Source: Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Source Type: research