A groundbreaking study says that being able to build a good relationship with your doctor over time is crucial for your health.

Researchers from the United Kingdom has looked at the link between seeing the same doctor over time and premature death rates.

Researchers at St Leonard's Practice in Exeter and the University of Exeter Medical School — both in the United Kingdom — have conducted a systematic review into the link between continuity of care (seeing the same doctor regularly over time) and patient death rates.

The study is the first of its kind, and its findings may have vital implications for prioritizing the bettering of patient care and doctor-patient communication.

First study author Denis Pereira Gray and his colleagues analyzed 22 cohort and cross-sectional studies that explored continuity of care and patient mortality. The 22 studies analyzed in the systematic review included data from nine different countries and cultures that adhered to different health systems

"Continuity of care," explains study co-author Prof. Philip Evans, "happens when a patient and a doctor see each other repeatedly and get to know each other."

"This," he continues, "leads to better communication, patient satisfaction, adherence to medical advice, and much lower use of hospital services."




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This is very very true. Try to be at peace with your doctor because you have more to gain from him than he from you.
Don't insult him.
Don't owe him.
Fraternice with him even when you don't have problem.
If you obey these rules you can always tap from his benevolence.
Doctors are very good people. They have good heart. They can help you when you are in trouble.
Even the free advice they give out are not valued because they did not charge money.
From our own side there are 'too many stories that touch the heart' from many patients who have broken the rules. Some time we just dey regret and say to ourselves: dem for just come now even when moni no dey, no how wey we no for help. Because they have bad record with you they drive demselves away : from frypan to fire.It's unfortunate.