Why is a good patient-doctor relationship especially important when it comes to IBS?
It is very important to establish a good patient-doctor relationship because this is a chronic disorder with symptoms that can be very frustrating. Both the patient and doctor need to feel confident about the diagnosis, and then form a treatment strategy together. It is important for patients to be involved in their own care. They should recognize the relationship between their symptoms, stress and other factors, like eating certain foods. If patients can gain insight into their symptoms and then report it to their doctor, they can work together on changing these contributing factors.
