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The attachment theory states that human beings have in parallel an attachment system, an exploratory system and a caregiving system. The caregiving system is the counterpart of both the attachment and the exploratory systems. The caregiving system consists of providing safe haven to which the individual can go back when feeling threatened, and a secure base from which he/she
can explore the environment. The caregiving system can also be experienced in the doctor-patient relationship. To be a care provider means to be available when one is most needed. Attachment patterns influence the doctor’s relationships, affecting the adherence and the illness management. Taking care of his/her patients in times
of need is equivalent to activate the doctor’s own caregiving system to protect and secure the patient’s health and wellbeing. An open and available doctor means a
more open, present, secure and confident patient.

Keywords: Attachment theory, caregiving system, safe
haven, doctor-patient relationship.

Mariana Guerra Barstad Castro Neves, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

Psicóloga Clínica

Doutoranda em Psicologia Clínica/PUC-Rio

 

Rafaela Oliveira Grillo, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

Psicóloga Clínica

Mestre em Psicologia Clínica/PUC-Rio

Flávia Sollero-de-Campos, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

Psicóloga Clínica

Doutora em Psicologia Clínica/ PUC-Rio

Professora do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia Clínica da PUC-Rio

Guerra Barstad Castro Neves, M., Oliveira Grillo, R., & Sollero-de-Campos, F. (2019). The Caregiving System and the Doctor-Patient Relationship: Responding to One’s Needs. Avances En Psicología Latinoamericana, 37(1), 63–72. https://doi.org/10.12804/revistas.urosario.edu.co/apl/a.6514

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