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This research study, published in Chronic Illness, used in-depth interviews to study patients’ perspectives about the role of the doctor-patient relationship in promoting resilience in chronic pain. Three main themes emerged: the doctor providing psychological support, promoting relevant health literacy for patients, and empowering patients in cooperative treatment. This fosters direct outcomes — feeling validated, health literate, and empowered — and lead to adaptive coping responses and enhance day-to-day disease management. The paper concludes that addressing doctor-patient relationships guided by the precepts of patient-centered care can lead to increased patient resilience.