Stage IV breast cancer: Doctor-patient relationship influencing patient's perceived well-being
Date of Publication
2012
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Defense Panel Member
Constantine Della
Abstract/Summary
The present examined the type of relationship patients of stage 4 breast cancer would want with their doctors and how it influenced their perceived well-being. In order to acquire sufficient data, interviews were done to 10 patients who revealed that the patients have their own expectations towards their doctors and how they want their doctors to deal them and how their established relationship could influence their perceived well-being. Based on the results, most patients prefer the paternalistic and mutual type of doctor-patient relationship or a combination of both since they are given the right amount of cares and in a way lessens their distress. This shows that doctors indeed play an important role when an individual is diagnosed with a terminal illness. From this study alone, the connection between the relationship and well-being cannot be denied.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU16802
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
93 leaves ; 29cm.
Keywords
Breast--Cancer; Physician and patient
Recommended Citation
Barreiro, K. B., Gamboa, M. S., & So, E. Y. (2012). Stage IV breast cancer: Doctor-patient relationship influencing patient's perceived well-being. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/11581