The patient-doctor relationship: new insights in light of the current Ministerial recommendations regarding Phase 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minerva Stomatol
; 69(4): 251-255, 2020 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-994925
ABSTRACT
Following the publication of the Italian Ministerial recommendations relating to dentistry in Phase 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic (focusing on operational protocols for all dental staff), we believe that the patient/dentist relationship should increasingly take into account the heightened fears and anxious thoughts of patients. This particularly regards patients who are about to undergo dental work. Moreover, dentists should also pay close attention to recent events, which have determined the new recommendations regarding SARS-COV-2 biocontainment. Furthermore, the authors of this paper consider it appropriate to make suggestions and develop interventionist techniques regarding the interface with the patient starting from the initial consultation. The latter is invariably determinant in establishing clear communication of the Ministerial recommendations in encouraging a relaxed atmosphere with the patient. This interface is also a decisive factor in promoting patient empowerment, including specifying the time period envisaged for treatment in the new COVID-19 era in as calm a manner as possible. Such an approach will have a positive impact on the dentistry team.
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Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Dental Care
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Coronavirus Infections
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Dentist-Patient Relations
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Pandemics
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Betacoronavirus
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Minerva Stomatol
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S0026-4970.20.04396-4
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