A day in the life of a junior doctor: everyday ethical encounters.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1136/pgmj.2008.077388.
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Abstract
This paper presents a hypothetical 'day in the life' of junior doctors working on a busy hospital ward. It illustrates the fact that, although the everyday ethical encounters faced by doctors are generally not as dramatic as some of the ethical issues discussed at medical school, the underlying principles, such as consent, confidentiality and resource allocation, are highly relevant to daily practice. After presenting some of the ethical challenges faced by junior doctors, from patients confused by poor explanations to inadequate consent procedures, the paper ends with suggestions on how to improve the situation.
Medical subject headings
- Ethics, Medical
- Medical Staff, Hospital