[The client-doctor interaction].

Abstract

The author re-labels the traditional concept of "patient-doctor relationship" as "client-doctor interaction", which is reviewed as part of a larger group of phenomena called "health professional-client interactions". The main emotional reactions in this interaction are discussed, as well as the context in which happen. Some procedures in order to establish a good work alliance with the client, and make some remarks about the desirable personal attributes of the doctor are suggest.