Health & Healthcare | By March 01, 2007 | By Shaheen E Lakhan, MS, MEd, PhD, MD | 2 Comments

Anna Nicole and Sandeep Kapoor, MD: A Doctor-Patient Relationship Gone Foul?

The doctor-patient relationship is sacrosanct in modern medicine and forms the foundation of contemporary medical ethics. Universities teach medical students from the beginning, even before they set foot in hospitals, to maintain a professional rapport with patients, uphold patients’ dignity, and respect their privacy. This ideology stems from trying to maintain the most objective outlook by both parties — patient and clinician — in formulating and exercising optimal treatment plans. In fact, many health care professionals and patients claim that this trust and relationship are therapeutic in their own right. Unfortunately, we are increasingly seeing these boundaries crossed, which can compromise patient care and potentially lead to fatal consequences. Read more →