THE RELATIONSHIP MEDICAL PATIENT: FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND ELDERLY

Introduction and Objectives: The Gerontology studies the aging process of people greater than 60 years, understands the biopsissociais changes and consequences of functional disabilities that create dependencies. Although the elderly need of guidance, care and attention, there is autonomy and capacity for decision-making. This work aims at the doctor's communication analysis with elderly patients, reflecting how the doctor-patient relationship is established when there is respect, attention and listening to the professional. Methodology: There was an interview with VBS, caretaker of an elderly, who reported their experience of care and the doctor-patient relationship. We proceeded to the examination of the case in light of the correlative theoretical framework. Completion and Results: We identified in the case, the inability of the business to establish communication and care towards the elderly. It was concluded that the attention and effective communication, particularly with seniors, allows physicians to establish a doctor-patient relationship. This phase of life, are vulnerable and feel isolated. Many health professionals treat them as if they had cognition, emotion and judgment. The elderly deserve respect and information about your health-disease process, in a biopsissocial approach.