Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Concept Videos

Obedience01:08

Obedience

32.9K
According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation,...
32.9K
Milgram's Obedience to Authority02:20

Milgram's Obedience to Authority

6.4K
Obedience to authority is classically demonstrated in a more famous series of social psychology experiments performed by Stanley Milgram. He was a social psychology professor at Yale who was influenced by the trial of Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi war criminal. Eichmann’s defense for the atrocities he committed was that he was “just following orders.”
6.4K
Ethics and Bioethics01:22

Ethics and Bioethics

1.4K
Ethics is a philosophical study of moral actions. Ethics attempts to determine what is valuable for individuals and society. It examines the rational justification of moral judgments and analyzes what is morally just, fair, and right. Bioethics is a sub-discipline of applied ethics that analyzes the philosophical, social, and legal issues in life sciences and medicine. Ethical theories serve as a foundation for decision-making and represent the viewpoints from which people seek direction. They...
1.4K
Ethical Issues01:27

Ethical Issues

922
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
922
Relationship Formation02:12

Relationship Formation

40.0K
What do you think is the single most influential factor in determining with whom you become friends and whom you form romantic relationships? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is simple: the people with whom you have the most contact. This most important factor is proximity. You are more likely to be friends with people you have regular contact with. For example, there are decades of research that shows that you are more likely to become friends with people who live in your dorm,...
40.0K
Standards of Care II01:19

Standards of Care II

641
Nurses bear specific legal responsibilities under several federal statutes, including:
641

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Financial and Clinical Impact of Virtual Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Difference-in-Differences Analysis.

Journal of medical Internet research·2023
Same author

Heuristics in the delivery room.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2021
Same author

Overpriced? Are Hospital Prices Associated with the Quality of Care?

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2020
See all related articles
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 26, 2025

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

23.7K

How power shapes behavior: Evidence from physicians.

Stephen D Schwab1, Manasvini Singh2

  • 1Department of Management, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.

Science (New York, N.Y.)
|May 16, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Physician power dynamics significantly impact healthcare. High-power patients receive better care and outcomes, while low-power patients may suffer, especially if their physician also treats high-power patients.

More Related Videos

Combining Behavioral Endocrinology and Experimental Economics: Testosterone and Social Decision Making
11:51

Combining Behavioral Endocrinology and Experimental Economics: Testosterone and Social Decision Making

Published on: March 2, 2011

15.1K
Performing Behavioral Tasks in Subjects with Intracranial Electrodes
12:10

Performing Behavioral Tasks in Subjects with Intracranial Electrodes

Published on: October 2, 2014

11.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 26, 2025

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

23.7K
Combining Behavioral Endocrinology and Experimental Economics: Testosterone and Social Decision Making
11:51

Combining Behavioral Endocrinology and Experimental Economics: Testosterone and Social Decision Making

Published on: March 2, 2011

15.1K
Performing Behavioral Tasks in Subjects with Intracranial Electrodes
12:10

Performing Behavioral Tasks in Subjects with Intracranial Electrodes

Published on: October 2, 2014

11.4K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Health Services Research
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Power differentials are pervasive in social interactions, influencing resource allocation and outcomes.
  • Studying power dynamics in healthcare is crucial due to its impact on patient well-being.
  • Doctor-patient relationships represent a critical context for examining power's influence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of power differentials between doctors and patients on physician behavior and patient outcomes.
  • To quantify the effects of varying levels of patient power within emergency department settings.
  • To identify how factors like patient rank, promotions, and concurrent patient load influence medical resource allocation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a large dataset of 1.5 million quasi-random assignments in US military emergency departments.
  • Measured power differentials using the disparity in military ranks between physicians and patients.
  • Analyzed physician behavior and patient outcomes in relation to these power differentials.

Main Results:

  • High-power patients (outranking their physician) received more resources and experienced better health outcomes.
  • Physician effort increased with patient promotions, indicating responsiveness to power.
  • Low-power patients experienced negative consequences when their physician concurrently cared for high-power patients.
  • Concordance in race and sex between doctor and patient also influenced care dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Power imbalances in doctor-patient relationships lead to significant, often detrimental, variations in healthcare delivery.
  • Vulnerable populations, particularly low-power patients, are disproportionately harmed by these power-driven disparities.
  • Addressing power dynamics is essential for promoting equitable healthcare outcomes and protecting patient welfare.