Amin A Muhammad Gadit.
Personal space: implications in patient-doctor relationship.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;60(4):321-3.

Having considered the findings of studies and commentaries on different aspects of human behaviour, the issue of social bindings and restriction are applicable in physician-patient relationships. It is important to understand this issue in the local context. Cultural permissiveness in warmer expression of emotions while obliterating the personal space is not always the best thing to follow. Hence, general awareness in this regard may prevent a number of social complications in such situations. Is it important for the local regulatory body to provide some guidelines in terms of preserving the personal space in doctor-patient relationship? Will incorporation of some suggestions/recommendation in current good practice guideline help? (Opinion)

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