Despite having favorites, physicians report striving to provide the best care for everyone. Summary: Physicians like the majority of their patients, but a majority like some more than others, a study indicates.

Do doctors trust their patients?

Trust is a fundamental aspect of the patient-physician relationship. Even well-informed and knowledgeable patients have to rely on their physicians to provide them with appropriate information, keep personal information confidential, provide competent care, and act in their best interests.

Why are doctors so trusted?

We trust doctors because most of us have agreed to trust science and evidence-based conclusions. We trust doctors when they time and again heal us.