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Commitment.

D L Sturtz1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, USA.

Military Medicine
|September 25, 2001
PubMed
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Military physicians face evolving challenges, emphasizing the enduring importance of humanism, core principles like honor and leadership, and navigating dual roles. Maintaining pride in service is crucial for those caring for military members and their families.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Military Medicine
  • Physician Education

Background:

  • Physicians face unsettling changes in military and civilian medical practices.
  • Historically, medicine balanced art and science to meet patient needs.
  • Humanism in medicine offers valuable lessons for contemporary practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reiterate the importance of fundamental principles in medical practice.
  • To address the unique challenges faced by military physicians.
  • To emphasize the value of tradition and pride in military medical service.

Main Methods:

  • This abstract does not detail specific methods but discusses principles and roles.
  • It emphasizes the role of physicians as educators.

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  • It highlights the need for ethical consideration in dual officer/doctor roles.

    • Main Results:

    • The abstract does not present empirical results but offers a perspective on medical practice.
    • It stresses the importance of core principles such as God, country, honor, courage, leadership, and teaching.
    • It identifies ethical decision-making as a key challenge for military physicians.

    Conclusions:

    • Physicians must uphold humanism and core principles.
    • Military physicians need to reconcile their dual roles and ethical considerations.
    • Observing customs and traditions fosters pride in serving the military community.