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The doctor-patient relationship.

H H Gordon

    The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physician ethical behavior hinges on respecting patient autonomy and compassion, rooted in Judaic principles. This approach limits inherent physician paternalism, prioritizing the patient

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Judaic Studies
    • Patient-Physician Relationship

    Background:

    • The doctor-patient relationship is a critical indicator of physician ethical conduct.
    • Physician competence is a foundational ethical requirement.
    • A religious humanist perspective, informed by Judaic heritage and clinical experience, shapes the ethical framework.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the doctor-patient relationship as a measure of physician ethical behavior.
    • To emphasize the importance of respecting patient autonomy and limiting physician paternalism.
    • To integrate compassion into the physician's ethical responsibilities.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of ethical responsibilities within the medical context.
    • Application of Judaic sources to support ethical medical practice.
    • Critique of judicial decisions that overlook the nuances of the doctor-patient relationship.

    Main Results:

    • Respecting patient autonomy and incorporating compassion are essential for ethical medical practice.
    • Physician paternalism should be limited to uphold patient dignity.
    • Judaic traditions provide a strong foundation for ethical patient care.

    Conclusions:

    • The doctor-patient relationship, characterized by autonomy and compassion, is central to physician ethics.
    • Judicial decisions must acknowledge the profound intimacy and ethical weight of the doctor-patient dynamic.
    • Ethical medical practice is deeply enriched by a commitment to humanism and specific religious traditions.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional EthicsProfessional Patient RelationshipReligious Approach

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