Trust, Trustworthiness, and TQ

Abstract

Currently healthcare workers appear to have an increased focus on trust, asking: Has it been lost, does it need to be restored, what do we mean by trust? The patient-physician relationship continues to be a pillar of the healthcare delivery system, and it is predicated on trust. Should we trust that trust is an issue when others are telling us so? Physicians at all levels can and should recognize the opportunity of this current focus to help others retain confidence in physicians and their leadership.