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Commentary on "Patients as 'subjects' or 'objects'

W Sterling Edwards

    The Journal of Clinical Ethics
    |April 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Effective patient care policies require robust supervision for medical trainees and transparency with patients about trainee involvement. Open communication is key, but detailed consent for every trainee task is unnecessary.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Patient Safety
    • Healthcare Policy

    Background:

    • Ensuring patient safety and trust during medical training is paramount.
    • Current debates exist on the extent of patient disclosure regarding trainee involvement in care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline essential policies for managing trainees in patient care.
    • To address the level of detail required when informing patients about trainee participation.

    Main Methods:

    • This is an opinion piece based on the author's professional experience and perspective.
    • It involves critical analysis of existing recommendations on patient disclosure.

    Main Results:

    • Advocates for strong supervision of trainees during patient care.
    • Recommends open communication with patients regarding trainee roles and experience levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Stresses the importance of trainee supervision and transparency in patient interactions.
    • Argues against the necessity of obtaining explicit patient consent for every trainee's involvement in all procedures.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional EthicsProfessional Patient Relationship

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