Language symbols are the most usual and available way in the doctor and patient communications, that is to say, the doctor and patient relationship is first a relationship of language.

运用语言符号进行信息交往是医患间最多见也是最常用的交往方式。可以说医患关系首先是一种语言的关系。

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It is widely accepted that patients' beliefs about a treatment, and the quality of the doctor-patient relationship, can influence health outcomes.

人们普遍认为病人对治疗的信念以及医生和病人之间的关系可以影响治疗的结果。

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By the very way the relationship between patient and doctor, or client and therapist, is defined, something happens to the self perception of both parties involved.

当用上述的这种方式定义病人和医生，或者客户(client)和治疗师之间的关系时，双方在自我认识上都会发生一些问题。

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It entails a different approach to life, death, health and illness, and a different view of the doctor-patient relationship, of health services and of risk factors.

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The difficulty is that they have a duty of patient confidentiality which is central to the success of the doctor-patient relationship and means that patients feel able to confide honestly with their GP.

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Doctors may be uncomfortable knowing about the extra-marital activities of their patients, but confidentiality is a key part of the doctor-patient relationship and is essential in ensuring that the public's trust in doctors will be maintained.

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