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Medical practice as a public trust.

R A Carson1

  • 1Institute for the Medical Humanities, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77550.

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|January 1, 1991
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The medical profession has a duty to prevent illness and care for patients, encompassing both individual and societal roles. This involves adapting to new ethical frameworks for shared healthcare access in America.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Medicine's core responsibilities include disease prevention and patient treatment.
  • These duties carry significant personal and societal implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the evolving ethical considerations for the medical profession.
  • To explore the development of a common ethic for healthcare provision in the United States.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of medical ethics.
  • Review of societal discussions on healthcare access.

Main Results:

  • The medical profession's responsibilities extend beyond individual patient care to public health.
  • A growing emphasis on a collective approach to healthcare is emerging in American society.

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Conclusions:

  • The medical profession must engage with societal shifts towards equitable healthcare.
  • Developing a shared ethic is crucial for addressing the common provision of health care.