But physicians see in the clinic first what the courts and network television see later. They still are. But in addition, physicians need to disclose economic influences that affect medical decisions. About four times out of 10, men can't have full erections after an operation. Mrs. Henderson bites her lip.
Respect has a bright future in managed care.
Although physicians as a group are viewed increasingly as fallen angels, physicians as individuals still survive as honorable and even heroic. Physicians who can understand specifically what patients or their families want can meet the gold standard for communication. Discovering why patients want something is as important as what they want. Giving patients the time to explain their values is keenly important and can mean their patronage. Patients want to forgive physicians for not learning palliative care quickly enough and for performing unneeded procedures.