05. Modern roles of patient and caregiver

Increasing transparency makes the functioning of professionals more visible. Caregivers must relinquish some of their autonomy; the relationship between doctor and patient becomes more important. Together with the patient, care providers work to promote and maintain quality of life. 

• From professional dominance and inaccessibility, the healthcare professional moves towards confidence in expertise.
• There is increasing pressure to take responsibility and an increase in resistance towards too much regulation, bureaucracy and work pressure.
• More attention is paid to the relationship between care provider and patient.