The patient-doctor relationship is crucial for better outcomes for patients. Find out what some of our patient contributors have to say about their relationship with their doctors.
Usha Jerome, on the factors of her win over Colorectal Cancer
Two things are important.
- Firstly, the doctors should not hide the truth and must explain the exact stage of cancer and the way forward.
- Secondly, we must believe in and trust our doctors.
My team of doctors and nurses were amazing. I have no word to describe the bonding we had. Even the oncology nurses had so much compassion. They were so wonderful that I actually choked with emotion when the treatment was over and I was given the green signal!!
Rita Banik, Breast Cancer Survivor and Founder Race to Rein in Cancer
Keep your cool and listen to the doctor's advice about treatment carefully
Vinita Menon
I am blessed to have such a wonderfully supportive family, friends and doctors who are an integral part of my life, who have stood by me and filled my life with hope and courage. For me, Myeloma is just a ripple and Life is still beautiful.
Rashmi Satam, mountain climber who has epilepsy
Taking your medicines regularly and being in touch with your doctor frequently is most crucial for a person with epilepsy.
Priti Raman Viswakarma, - epilepsy
Doctors showed faith in me that I will take care.
Summarising the feedback:
While it is important for patients to trust and believe in their doctors, it is also important for doctors to have an open communication with their patients and to also trust their patients.
