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Ethical Pricing: a Confucian Perspective.

Gabriel Hong Zhe Wong1

  • 1Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

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This paper explores the concept of an ethical price (EP) in healthcare, using a Singaporean legal case as a starting point. It proposes Confucian philosophy as a framework for determining ethical medical pricing and professionalism.

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  • Medical Ethics
  • Philosophy of Medicine
  • Healthcare Economics

Background:

  • A Singaporean doctor faced professional discipline for over-charging a patient, highlighting issues in medical pricing.
  • Legal frameworks have limitations in establishing ethical pricing for healthcare services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the concept of an 'ethical price' (EP) in healthcare provision.
  • To explore Confucian philosophy as a framework for determining EP in Singapore.
  • To analyze the strengths and limitations of Confucian values in setting objective EP standards.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the landmark case *Lim Mey Lee Susan v Singapore Medical Council*.
  • Examination of legal approaches to healthcare pricing.
  • Application of Confucian philosophy to medical ethics and pricing.
Keywords:
ConfucianismEthical pricingSingapore

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    • Legal approaches are insufficient for setting ethical pricing limits in healthcare.
    • Confucian philosophy offers a valuable ethical framework for determining EP.
    • The doctor's behavior in the Susan Lim case demonstrated a failure to adhere to ethical pricing principles.

    Conclusions:

    • Confucian values can guide ethical pricing decisions in medical practice.
    • Applying Confucian principles is crucial for upholding medical professionalism and ethics education.
    • Practical suggestions are provided for integrating Confucian-based ethics into healthcare pricing.