The traditional model of doctor-patient communication allows little room for the incorporation of the expertise in self-care acquired by a patient with a chronic illness. When this knowledge is ignored or challenged, potentially damaging situations may arise. Two illustrative case reports are presented. It is suggested that the relationship between referring physician and consultant may provide a more relevant model for communication in chronic illness,
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1981