Epistemic tensions between people living with asthma and healthcare professionals in clinical encounters

Jennie Haw, Shannon Cunningham and Kieran C. O'Doherty

Social Science & Medicine, 2018, vol. 208, issue C, 34-40

Abstract: Asthma is a common respiratory condition with high prevalence rates globally. While there are effective treatments, asthma remains an important health concern as people continue to die from severe attacks. Improving the experiences of, and health outcomes for, people with asthma depends heavily on their interactions with healthcare professionals. Understanding negative clinical encounters will benefit people with asthma and healthcare providers.

Keywords: Epistemic asymmetry; Lived experiences of healthcare; Patient-provider; Knowledge; Asthma; Canada (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.04.054

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