2007-03-02 16:18:58 · 7 answers · asked by Tony 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Let's take it from the patient's perspective. If some nut case with an M.D. after her name wants to take a knife and cut something out of you, wouldn't you want to know what to expect, how it's supposed to make you healthier, if there are going to be any bad side effects or complications, and what are the chances that this would work? If there was a chance for death, wouldn't you want to know that, too, before undergoing the proceedure?
It's your body, you have final say what happens to it. It's got to last a lifetime. You have every right to know how you take care of it. And if you decide against the proceedure, so be it, but at least you looked at all the facts before making that decision.
2007-03-02 16:27:26 · answer #1 · answered by DavID 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To relieve the anxiety that the patient is feeling. This makes for a much smoother experience for both the patient and the doctor.
2007-03-03 00:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by KATHY A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they don't twitch or jump at something unexpected. It puts their mind at ease too, so the "whole organism" that your patient is can be harmonious with the procedure itself. I always appreciate it when the person explains.
2007-03-03 00:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called "Informed Consent".
Unless it's an emergency situation, the patient must understand what will be done, possible outcomes, and agree to the treatment, having considered this information.
2007-03-03 00:32:35 · answer #4 · answered by sandyblondegirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patient is not a doctor after all he/she has to be aknowledge of everything under the treatment.
2007-03-03 01:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by *Dolly girl* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because I dont care if you are just cutting my hair, I want to know what and how you are going to do it because I dont trust you. If I am not in control of my own body or particular situation, I am not going to be friendly and will not go out quietly.
2007-03-03 00:27:36 · answer #6 · answered by David K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to explain because you want them to trust you. They dont wanna be scared and think "whats is this person going to do to me" and not let you do nothing. I work with Senior Citizens and i have to explain myself to them all the time. I dont want them to be scared of me. i want their trust.
2007-03-03 00:24:04 · answer #7 · answered by tiggergirllover05 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋