What is it about homeopathy that patients value? And what can family medicine learn from this?

CONCLUSION: The possible adoption by family medicine of elements of homeopathy may be seen as controversial, but this study again indicates the vital importance of successful communication to ensure a sustainable doctor-patient relationship. Advances in this sector not only require continuous efforts in the areas of medical training and professional development, but also touch on basic questions relating to the development of effective medical care, such as those currently being discussed in the context of the 'patient-centred medical home'. PMID: 24589147 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24589147?dopt=Abstract

Source: Quality in Primary Care - February 1, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Schmacke N, Müller V, Stamer M Tags: Qual Prim Care Source Type: research