Controversial? NO
correct? YES
see..
Fam Pract 1990 Jun;7(2):125-131
'Advise yes, dictate no'. Patients' views on health promotion in the
consultation.
Stott NC, Pill RM
Department of General Practice, University of Wales College of Medicine,
Llanedeyrn, Cardiff.
Interviews with 130 mothers of lower social class provided the basis for
studying their views on the desirability of general practitioner
intervention in their lifestyle habits; the study used both quantitative
(questionnaire) and qualitative (interview) techniques. The majority of
women were in favour of counselling on specific topics by the general
practitioner but the qualitative data also revealed that most respondents
expected the issues to be relevant to their presenting problem. Moreover
they were keen to assert their right to accept or reject the advice given.
The same picture was obtained whether specific or general approaches were
used. The results highlight the need for qualitative methods to amplify and
clarify the results of quantitative techniques when views or attitudes are
being explored. The practical implications of the conclusions touch on both
the ethical and clinical dimensions of health promotion.
Chris
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Katie Law
Sent: 01 May 1998 19:21
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Subject: Patients rights!
At the risk of being controversial, I think it is an abuse of patients'
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lots of common sense ...
...and something about perming fluid??
Katie Law
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