Introduction
Health care on the basis level starts with the relationship between the patient and the doctor. Doctor-patient relationship has been and remains a foundation of care. It is the means in which diagnosis and plans are made, data is gathered, compliance is accomplished, patient activation and support are provided. A patient-doctor relationship exists when a doctor a patient’s medical needs, by mutual consent. This relationship forms one of the contemporary medical ethics. However, this relationship gives rise to ethical obligations of the doctor to place the welfare of the patient above their own self-interest. In order to hold the best interests ...
