Fully describing and explaining the patient-centered model of care, the second edition of this volume demonstrates how the clinical method has evolved. Divided into four parts, it comprehensively covers the evolution, the six interactive components of the patient-centered clinical method, teaching and learning, and research including research findings and reviews. Qualitative and quantitative research on the patient-centered clinical method is examined and evaluated. The book also takes the reader through the relationships between the patient and doctor and the patient and clinician using the six interactive components of the patient-centered method.