The maxim “Doctors know best”: a. is one of the tenets of participato

QUESTION

The maxim “Doctors know best”:

a. is one of the tenets of participatory medicine.
b. was coined by epatient Dave.
c. was coined by Gilles Frydman.
d. is the paradigm for the paternalistic care model.

ANSWER:

ANS: D
“Doctors know best” is the paradigm for the paternalistic care model. Participatory medicine is characterized by including the patient as a partner in setting goals of care and participating in shared decision making. ePatient Dave is known for statements such as “Gimme my damn data” and promotes the maxim of “Nothing about me, without me.” Gilles Frydman is an epatient activist known for his work with the Association of Cancer Online Resources.