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Clinical ethics: a role theoretic look.

G J Agich1

  • 1Medical Humanities and Psychiatry, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield 62794-9230.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1990
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Clinical ethics roles, including consulting and teaching, are explored. Transitional roles like watching and witnessing highlight the complexity and legitimation challenges in clinical ethics practice.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Sociology of Professions

Background:

  • Clinical ethics is a developing field with complex roles.
  • Understanding these roles is crucial for professional development and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze clinical ethics roles using role theory.
  • To explore the legitimation and expertise challenges in clinical ethics.
  • To connect methodology and practice to defined roles.

Main Methods:

  • Role theoretic analysis.
  • Differentiation of four key roles: consulting, teaching, watching, and witnessing.
  • Examination of legal, professional, and social accountability.

Main Results:

  • Consulting and teaching are primary roles; watching and witnessing are transitional.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachBioethics and Professional Ethics

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  • Legitimation issues are linked to expertise and role complexity.
  • Methodology and practice are influenced by the delineated role alternatives.

    • Conclusions:

    • The four identified roles offer a framework for understanding clinical ethics practice.
    • Addressing legitimation and expertise is key to advancing the field.
    • Further research into the practical application of these roles is warranted.