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Physicians' strikes--a rejoinder.

S M Glick

    Journal of Medical Ethics
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Physicians should not engage in strikes, as they harm innocent third parties. This ethical analysis argues against doctors participating in strikes, deeming it unjustifiable.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Professional Conduct

    Background:

    • A prior defense of doctors' strikes is examined.
    • The ethical implications of medical professional actions are considered.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically evaluate and reject the justification for doctors' strikes.
    • To explore the ethical principles governing medical professionals' conduct during labor disputes.

    Main Methods:

    • Philosophical analysis of ethical theories.
    • Argumentative critique of strike justifications.

    Main Results:

    • Strikes, particularly by doctors, lack sufficient ethical justification.
    • The practice of punishing innocent third parties to exert pressure is ethically questionable.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional EthicsConsequencesHealth Care and Public Health

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  • Doctors are urged to uphold a higher ethical standard, setting an example.

    • Conclusions:

    • Doctors' strikes are ethically indefensible.
    • The principle of not harming uninvolved parties is paramount in medical ethics.
    • Alternative methods for addressing professional grievances should be prioritized over strikes.