Journal of family medicine and primary care
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J Family Med Prim Care · Jul 2013
Role and Influence of the Patient's Companion in Family Medicine Consultations: "The Patient's Perspective".
Companions often accompany the patient in family medicine clinics and may influence the consultation. This study aims to determine the patients' perspective regarding the role and influence of the companion in the consultation process. ⋯ This study signifies a supportive role of companion in a consultation which emphasizes the need of consultation models to include the "companion."