Influences on Patient Healthcare Service Provider Communication

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Over the last few decades the way patients communicate with healthcare professionals such as nurses and doctors has changed. The paper looks at how and why a shot of expert power has taken place and why patients are increasing confident in questioning the diagnoses and decision of their healthcare providers. The social, political and technologic influence are discussed. The paper is written with specific reference to the UK. Two sources are cited in the bibliography of this four page paper.