Kane R L, Woolley F R, Hughes C C, Schmidt L G, Ryssman A L
Med Care. 1976 Apr;14(4):348-56. doi: 10.1097/00005650-197604000-00005.
Communication patterns between physicians and their assistants (Medex) were observed in 19 practices to describe and evaluated the nature of their relationship. Observations demonstrated that interaction around patient problems was approximately 30 minures per day and informal, with the Medex more often initiating the contact. Medex were more likely to ask for, and physicians were more likely to give, suggestions. Physicians appeared to regard the accomplishment of the immediate task as more important than maintaining good relations. In most practices, supervision was available when requested. Generally, both the physician and the Medex show a striking similarity in communication styles.
在19家医疗机构中观察了医生与其助理（医学助手）之间的沟通模式，以描述和评估他们关系的性质。观察结果表明，围绕患者问题的互动每天约30分钟，且是非正式的，医学助手更常发起联系。医学助手更倾向于寻求建议，而医生更倾向于给出建议。医生似乎认为完成当前任务比维持良好关系更重要。在大多数医疗机构中，有需要时可获得监督。总体而言，医生和医学助手在沟通方式上表现出惊人的相似性。
