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Physician value neutrality: a critique.

F J Beckwith¹, J F Peppin

¹Trinity Graduate School, Trinity International University.

The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics : a Journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics

|November 7, 2000

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Physician value neutrality, the idea that doctors should not impose personal beliefs on patients, is a flawed concept. This principle is neither achievable nor advisable in medical practice.

Area of Science:

Medical Ethics
Philosophy of Medicine

Background:

Physician value neutrality is a long-standing principle in medical ethics.
This principle suggests physicians must remain impartial and avoid influencing patient decisions with personal values.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically evaluate the concept of physician value neutrality.
To argue against the feasibility and desirability of strict value neutrality in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of ethical principles.
Review of philosophical arguments regarding physician-patient relationships.

Main Results:

The authors contend that complete value neutrality is impossible due to the inherent nature of medical decision-making.

Keywords:

Analytical Approach Professional Patient Relationship

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They argue that pursuing value neutrality can be detrimental to patient care and ethical practice.

Conclusions:

Physician value neutrality is an unachievable and potentially harmful ideal.
A more nuanced approach that acknowledges and ethically navigates physician values is necessary.