Sarang Goel | TOI | From patient to partner: Building trust in the doctor-patient relationship

This column was first published by the Times Of India.

Today, many markets have seen the shift from the traditional  'doctor knows best' dynamic between doctors and patients to one that is partnership-based. Dr Sarang Goel, vice-president for Clinical Excellence & Quality Assurance, of our portfolio Ayu Health, recently authored an article on the Times Of India. He shares more about how digital health technologies can strengthen partnerships between doctors and patients and most importantly, foster trust in professional healthcare services. Ayu Health operates a network of hospitals in India. They aim to provide high-quality healthcare to patients at affordable prices and make critical services more accessible for all.

In his article, "From patient to partner: Building trust in the doctor-patient relationship”, Sarang shares the following interesting insights:

• Today, technology in the form of wearable devices can also play a role in strengthening the doctor-patient relationship. Wearable medical devices allow for continuous monitoring of vital signs, promoting proactive health management, and providing objective data for informed decision-making.
• By leveraging wearable device data during consultations, doctors can engage in meaningful discussions with patients through collaboratively analysing trends, identifying areas for improvement, and setting realistic health goals. 
• This shared decision-making process builds trust, as patients perceive doctors as partners invested in their well-being. Hence, By embracing these strategies and prioritising trust, healthcare providers can strengthen the doctor-patient relationship, leading to improved patient satisfaction, treatment adherence, and health outcomes.

Read more insights in the full article published on the Times Of India here.