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Capitated care is ethical
1Prime Vision Health Group, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA.
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|September 23, 1997
Summary
Physicians must uphold a moral covenant of trust, using their expertise to advocate for patients. This ethical obligation ensures patient welfare and health are prioritized at all times.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Physician Responsibility
Background:
- Medicine is fundamentally a moral endeavor.
- It is built upon a covenant of trust between physicians and patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the core moral obligations of physicians.
- To emphasize the physician's role as an advocate for patient well-being.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of medical ethics.
- Examination of the physician-patient relationship.
Main Results:
- Physicians have intellectual and moral duties.
- These duties stem from the covenant of trust.
Conclusions:
- Physicians must be competent and act in patients' best interests.
- Advocacy for patient welfare and health is a constant obligation.
Keywords:
Health Care and Public Health