Scherwitz L W, Rountree R, Delevitt P
Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, USA.
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We all know about the placebo effect, but what is it? When a patient "thinks" that he/she is being treated effectively they can improve. Patients who receive supportive interaction do better than those who are alone. These concepts suggest that the mind influences the body's response. This article will discuss the issues of the mind-body connection and its implications in patient care. The first part of this article will provide an overview of the landmark scientific information that validates this intricate relationship between the body and the mind. The second part of this article will focus on the professional practice of medicine and how improved interaction with the patient leads to better outcomes. When the provider becomes a partner with the patient, the results become synergistic. The third part of this article is written by a pervious cancer patient whose presence today is a testimonial to the success of the body/mind alliance and the provider-as-partner concept. She will present the patient's side of medical care.
我们都知道安慰剂效应，但它究竟是什么呢？当一名患者“认为”自己正在接受有效的治疗时，他们的病情就可能会有所改善。接受支持性互动的患者比独自治疗的患者恢复得更好。这些概念表明，心理会影响身体的反应。本文将探讨身心联系的问题及其在患者护理中的意义。本文的第一部分将概述一些具有里程碑意义的科学信息，这些信息证实了身体与心理之间这种错综复杂的关系。本文的第二部分将专注于医学的专业实践，以及与患者改善互动如何带来更好的治疗效果。当医疗服务提供者成为患者的合作伙伴时，结果就会产生协同效应。本文的第三部分由一位曾经的癌症患者撰写，她今天的现身证明了身心联盟和医疗服务提供者作为合作伙伴这一理念的成功。她将呈现患者在医疗护理方面的观点。
