Medical Ethics

 

Preparation for Groupwork

Think of an ethical dilemma that you have faced in your practice, or in the last couple of years.

Read through this study guide, and work out which ethical principles apply to your problem.

Be prepared to discuss the dilemma and the relevant ethical principles in Wednesday's groupwork.

The Hippocratic Oath

Principlism

Confidentiality

Consent

End of life issues

Relationships with patients

Duty

Ethics tools

 

First page: The Hippocratic Oath

 

Written by: Michael Harris

Last updated: 15 September 2006


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