Beyond the Prescription: The Therapeutic Potential of Positive Communication in Healthcare
摘要
This chapter explores the evolution of doctor-patient communication frameworks from traditional authority-based models to a modern, self-regulating systematic approach. It highlights the impact of communication on treatment outcomes, emphasizing the importance of contextual factors such as patient personality, the doctor-patient relationship, therapeutic rituals, and salutogenic focus. Positive Psychotherapy is presented as a valuable tool for enhancing healthcare professionals’ communication skills and psychosomatic awareness. The chapter underscores the need for ongoing training, supervision, and mental hygiene to support healthcare providers in effectively utilizing communication to improve patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.