Therapeutic Patient Relationship: Case Study

Ethics:
Therapeutic Patient Relationship

Training Session
By:

Michael R Rigda
Ohio University

2014
Table of Contents
Ethics:
Therapeutic Patient Relationships

Overview

Since the 1970s, ethics has been incorporated into virtually every aspect of the health care system. Because of such a small time window, the study of ethics in a medical perspective continues to change and improve for the benefit of the patient.

Studies of doctor-patient relationships indicate the need of greater ethical study and intervention. Studies show that although many physicians are aware that a romantic or sexual relationship is unethical, as many as nine percent believe that the ethics depends on the situation (Reese, 2012). Often,
Participants will assess their own ethical principles and apply the concepts they’ve learned to problems in ethical communication and/or conduct in the workplace.

Behavioral Objectives

This session serves to provide six main purposes:

Intended to inform the physician on the definition of ethics
Clarify the nature of the ethical responsibilities held in common by current and prospective physicians.
Identifies ethical considerations relevant to physicians
Recognize different situations containing unethical conduct.
Gain the knowledge on how to respond to in situations that require ethical decision-making.
Apply the concept of good ethical behavior in their current practice.

Outline of Training Session

I. Introduction: What is ethics?

Ethics refers to a framework of discipline from a branch of philosophy, in which ideas of right and wrong, virtue and vice, and good and evil, are all examined systematically (Salovey & Meyer, 1990).

II. Components of Ethics

Participants will know basic history, definition, and examples of
A physician shall be dedicated to providing competent medical care, with compassion and respect for human dignity and rights.

II. A physician shall uphold the standards of professionalism, be honest in all professional interactions, and strive to report physicians deficient in character or competence, or engaging in fraud or deception, to appropriate entities.

III. A physician shall respect the law and also recognize a responsibility to seek changes in those requirements, which are contrary to the best interests of the patient.’

IV. A physician shall respect the rights of patients, colleagues, and other health professionals, and shall safeguard within the constraints of the law.

V. A physician shall continue to study, apply, and advance scientific knowledge; maintain a commitment to medical education; make relevant information available to patients, colleagues, and the public; obtain consultation; and use the talents of other health professionals when indicated.

VI. A physician shall, in the provision of appropriate patient care, except in emergencies, be free to choose whom to serve, with whom to associate, and the environment in which to provide medical