How is the relationship between doctor and patient currently changing?

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It is founded on a principle of equal standingIt depends on the doctor's skill to bridge the knowledge gap with the patientIt appears to be shifting towards a consumer-driven modelThe patient controls the flow and focus of the conversation

Explanation

Traditionally, the doctor-patient relationship was seen as equal or based on the doctor's efforts to close knowledge gaps. However, it is increasingly transforming into one influenced by consumerism, where patients act more like consumers making choices about their care.