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Immoral behaviour in medicine

P Carmon1, N Tabak

  • 1Department of Nursing, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel.

Nursing Ethics
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This paper highlights immoral medical practices in Israeli hospitals, specifically financial demands on patients awaiting surgery. It calls for increased awareness and improved ethical conduct within the medical community.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Nurses in Israeli hospitals have encountered numerous instances of unethical medical practices.
  • A concerning trend involves financial demands placed on patients awaiting surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To draw attention to the social phenomenon of immoral medicine in Israel.
  • To protest financial exploitation of patients awaiting surgery.
  • To stimulate ethical reflection and improve professional conduct in healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of reported incidents.
  • Review of ethical guidelines and professional conduct standards.

Main Results:

  • Identification of financial extortion as a prevalent issue.
  • Evidence of compromised professional integrity among some healthcare providers.

Conclusions:

  • Immoral medical practices, particularly financial demands, pose a significant ethical challenge in Israel.
  • Urgent intervention is needed to uphold patient rights and professional ethics in healthcare settings.
Keywords:
Health Care and Public HealthWar and Human Rights Abuses

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