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20 Impact Issues - Doctor-Patient Relationships
terminal illness
ulcer
cancer
surgery
operation
procedure
heroic measures
DNR do not resuscitate
PMA positive mental attitude
optimism - pessimism
despair
hope
false hope
informed decision
confidentiality (doctor-patient confidentiality)
second opinion
options
living will (a written statement detailing a person’s desires regarding their medical treatment in circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent, esp. an advance directive.)


Do you agree with Yumi or her mother?
What do you think Dr Aoki tells Yumi?
Should a doctor’s primary contact be with the patient or the patient’s family?
What do understand by doctor-patient confidentiality?
What explains the different practices regarding doctor-patient relationships between cultures?
How often do you see a doctor?
How do you feel about the relationship you have with your doctor? Do you trust him/her?
If you were very ill, would you want to be making the decisions regarding your health, or would you rather have you family make the decisions.
If you were going to die, would you want to know?


Recommended:
ER <http://snipurl.com/3ecnd> and currently showing on satellite and cable TV in Japan.