What would a good doctor do? Reflections on the ethics of medicine. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Ethical challenges are prevalent in modern-day medicine. Whether arising in the daily practice of medicine, in the conduct of research, or in our educational practices, physicians need to understand the relevance ethics plays in our professional lives. This paper examines the ethical foundations of medical ethics, suggests qualities that define optimal professionalism, and frames the discussion employing two hypothetic case presentations.

publication date

  • July 21, 2009

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC2744764

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 70350683830

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s11420-009-9126-7

PubMed ID

  • 19626379

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 5

issue

  • 2