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Divided loyalties for physicians: social context and moral problems.

T H Murray

    Social Science & Medicine (1982)
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physicians face divided loyalties dilemmas, which are common and increasing in U.S. medicine. Maintaining public trust in physician loyalty is crucial for preserving the physician-patient relationship amid healthcare changes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Sociology of Medicine
    • Healthcare Policy

    Background:

    • Divided loyalties dilemmas impact the physician-patient relationship.
    • Understanding these dilemmas is key to the current social and moral standing of medicine.
    • The context of U.S. healthcare influences these ethical challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine divided loyalties dilemmas in medicine within their social contexts.
    • To identify key concepts for understanding the role of divided loyalties.
    • To explore the implications of these dilemmas for the physician-patient relationship.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review to identify core concepts related to divided loyalties.
    • Analysis of situations where divided loyalties affect physician responses.
    Keywords:
    Analytical ApproachPhilosophical ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Examination of the social and moral position of medicine in the U.S.

    • Main Results:

    • Four key concepts were identified for understanding divided loyalties.
    • Divided loyalties dilemmas are not rare and are likely to increase.
    • These dilemmas affect physicians' responses to patient needs, interests, and choices.

    Conclusions:

    • Awareness of divided loyalties is essential in contemporary U.S. medicine.
    • Changes in U.S. medicine may exacerbate these dilemmas.
    • Candor and public trust in physician loyalty are vital to protect the physician-patient relationship.