Physicians' social competence in the provision of care to persons living in poverty: research protocol

• Main Authors: Bedos Christophe P (Author), Fortin Martin (Author), Haggerty Jeannie L (Author), Loignon Christine (Author), Allen Dawn (Author), Barbeau David (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The quality of the physician-patient therapeutic relationship is a key factor in the effectiveness of care. Unfortunately, physicians and people living in poverty inhabit very different social milieux, and this great social distance...