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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Bioethics
  • Professionalism

Background:

  • The aphorism "first, do no harm" is a cornerstone of medical ethics, traditionally applied to patient care.
  • Its application to the moral formation and well-being of medical trainees is less explored but increasingly relevant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-examine the principle of "first, do no harm" within the context of medical education.
  • To advocate for its application to the ethical development and protection of medical trainees.
  • To foster more candid and nuanced discussions about the "harms" inherent in medical training.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the aphorism "first, do no harm".
  • Exploration of its implications for teaching physicians and medical educators.
  • Discussion of strategies for addressing harm in medical training.

Main Results:

  • The principle "first, do no harm" offers a valuable framework for considering the ethical responsibilities of educators towards trainees.
  • Recognizing trainees as recipients of moral guidance is crucial.
  • Distinguishing between "harm" and "hardship" in medical training is essential for trainee development.

Conclusions:

  • Medical educators must apply "first, do no harm" to their trainees' moral formation.
  • This principle can reframe contemporary challenges in medical education.
  • Communal practices can help educators and trainees navigate and "reharm" difficult experiences, fostering moral articulacy.