The<unk>  is a central part of health care and the practice of medicine. A<unk>  is formed when a<unk>  attends to a patient's medical needs and is usually through consent. This<unk>  is built on trust, respect, communication, and a common understanding of both the<unk>  and patients' sides. The trust aspect of this<unk>  goes is mutual: the<unk>  trusts the patient to reveal any information that may be relevant to the case, and in turn, the patient trusts the<unk>  to respect their privacy and not disclose this information to outside parties. An important dynamic of the<unk>  is that the<unk>  is bonded by oath to follow certain ethical guidelines (Hippocratic Oath) whereas the patient is not. Additionally, the healthiness of a<unk>  is essential to keep the quality of the patient's healthcare high as well as to ensure that the<unk>  is functioning at their optimum. In more recent times, healthcare has become more patient-centered and this has brought a new dynamic to this ancient<unk> .
Doctor–patient relationship
Drug policy
Community health
Patient experience
Personal medicine
Organ care system
Patient group directions
Cost of Living 