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The New Age of Patient Autonomy

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: This Viewpoint discusses the changing role of physicians in an era when patients are self-educated about their conditions and can order tests online, evolving from physician paternalism to a role of patient consultant, procedural expert, and gatekeeper to second-line follow-up services.

Source: JAMA

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2018.14382

Authors: Madison K. Kilbride, Steven Joffe

Institutions: University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Language: English

Topic: Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Human Genome Research Institute