Until the twentieth century doctors held most of the power in the doctor-patient relationship. Patients' input counted for little, their voices rarely heard. Then the tide turned, and patients became more vocal and active in their dealings with the medical profession. These conversations between doctors and their former patients offer a rare opportunity to hear how doctors and patients communicate behind closed doors.

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  The expert patient

  Saturday 16 April. A rare opportunity to hear how doctors and patients communicate behind closed doors.

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  The empowered patient

  Thursday 21 April. A rare opportunity to hear how doctors and patients communicate behind closed doors.