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Trust in medicine.

Chalmers C Clark1

  • 1College of Staten Island, CUNY, NY 10014, USA. chalmerscc@aol.com

The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy
|April 19, 2002
PubMed
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Restoring patient trust involves professional self-interest and self-governance. Sustaining trust requires educational initiatives focused on empathic care, character, and commitment.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Sociology of Medicine
  • Professionalism in Healthcare

Background:

  • Patient trust is essential due to patient vulnerability.
  • Motivating and sustaining trust in medical professionals is a persistent challenge.
  • Historical concepts like Percival's empathic care offer insights into trust-building.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the motivations for cultivating patient trust.
  • To identify strategies for sustaining trust in the medical profession.
  • To link professional self-governance and educational initiatives to trust.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of trust relations in medicine.
  • Argumentation based on professional self-interest and self-governance.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Discussion of educational strategies for fostering empathic care.

    • Main Results:

    • Professional self-interest can motivate the initial cultivation of patient trust.
    • Sustaining trust necessitates educational programs emphasizing empathic care.
    • Commitment to character, care, and trust is crucial for future medical professionals.

    Conclusions:

    • Initial trust restoration can stem from professional self-interest.
    • Long-term trust requires educational reforms promoting empathic attitudes and skills.
    • Integrating character, care, and trust into professional missions is key for sustained patient trust.