There is a palpable tension eating away at the doctor-patient relationship ... approach to their health – the health plan can play a role in promoting self-efficacy among their membership ...

Doctors play a crucial role in building trust and ensuring that ... and management strategies for NCDs, thereby improving patient care and reducing the burden of these diseases.

Alice Wolfson had come of age in an era when doctors "knew best." Women did not participate in medical decisions, and the standard for a "good patient" was one who didn't ask questions.