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Can virtue be taught?

W Shelton1

  • 1Center for Medical Ethics, Education, and Research, Albany Medical College, NY 12208, USA. wshelton@ccgateway.amc.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|July 1, 1999
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Defining the "good doctor" in modern healthcare is complex. This study explores using Aristotelian virtue ethics to teach medical students traits like moral ambiguity tolerance and cultural respect for ethical practice.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Philosophy of Medicine
  • Virtue Ethics

Background:

  • The definition of a
  • The increasing complexity and moral ambiguity within contemporary healthcare systems present significant challenges for medical professionals.
  • Medical educators grapple with equipping students with the virtues necessary for ethical practice in this demanding environment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application of Aristotelian virtue ethics in defining and teaching the characteristics of a
  • To identify key virtues essential for physicians navigating morally ambiguous and culturally diverse healthcare settings.
  • To provide guidance for medical educators in cultivating virtuous physicians.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of Aristotelian virtue ethics.
Keywords:
AristotleBioethics and Professional Ethics

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  • Application of ethical theories to contemporary medical education and practice.
  • Discussion of specific traits relevant to modern healthcare.

    • Main Results:

    • Aristotelian virtue ethics offers a framework for understanding and teaching physician virtues.
    • Key virtues for today's healthcare include tolerance for moral ambiguity, developing individual moral positions, and respecting cultural diversity.
    • A
    • Thoughtfulness, fairness, respect for differences, and commitment to professional values are hallmarks of a virtuous physician.

    Conclusions:

    • Aristotelian virtue ethics provides a robust foundation for medical education focused on cultivating physician virtues.
    • Adapting virtue ethics to healthcare necessitates emphasizing traits that address moral ambiguity and cultural diversity.
    • The ideal
    • The development of a thoughtful, fair-minded, and respectful physician committed to professional values is crucial for ethical healthcare delivery.