The lack of interpersonal connection between doctors and patients is seen through the insufficient amount of time spent for appointments, the urge for doctors to see as many patients as possible on a daily basis, and lack of sympathy and consideration from doctors. Doctors now have flexible schedules which creates opportunities to see as many patients as possible throughout the day. The increase in money rates and income influences the doctors to prescribe medications which are sometimes unnecessary due to the patient not having as severe of an illness as determined by the doctor. Patients are beginning to describe doctors as “emotionless” due to not expressing the appropriate emotions at the appropriate situations. Is it really reasonable for doctors to diagnose patients after spending a short amount of time with them? If a doctor can listen to a patient for less than five minutes and be able to diagnose and prescribe medications immediately, can an individual who is not a doctor do the
The lack of interpersonal connection between doctors and patients is seen through the insufficient amount of time spent for appointments, the urge for doctors to see as many patients as possible on a daily basis, and lack of sympathy and consideration from doctors. Doctors now have flexible schedules which creates opportunities to see as many patients as possible throughout the day. The increase in money rates and income influences the doctors to prescribe medications which are sometimes unnecessary due to the patient not having as severe of an illness as determined by the doctor. Patients are beginning to describe doctors as “emotionless” due to not expressing the appropriate emotions at the appropriate situations. Is it really reasonable for doctors to diagnose patients after spending a short amount of time with them? If a doctor can listen to a patient for less than five minutes and be able to diagnose and prescribe medications immediately, can an individual who is not a doctor do the