Therapeutic relationship
Therapeutic Relationship
The Therapeutic Relationship (pronunciation: /θɛrəˈpjuːtɪk rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/) is a central concept in the fields of healthcare, psychology, and counseling. It refers to the relationship between a healthcare provider and a patient. It is characterized by mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration in achieving the patient's health goals.
Etymology
The term "Therapeutic Relationship" is derived from the Greek word "therapeia" meaning "healing" and the Latin word "relatio" meaning "a bringing back or restoring".
Related Terms
- Patient-Centered Care: An approach to healthcare that involves treating the patient as an active participant in their own care and making decisions about their treatment together with the healthcare provider.
- Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, which is a key component of the therapeutic relationship.
- Trust: A firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. In a therapeutic relationship, trust is crucial for the patient to feel comfortable sharing personal information and following the healthcare provider's advice.
- Communication: The exchange of information or ideas. Effective communication is essential in a therapeutic relationship to ensure that both the healthcare provider and the patient understand each other's perspectives and expectations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Therapeutic relationship
- Wikipedia's article - Therapeutic relationship
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