Ethical reasoning in medical decisions: the physician-patient dilemma

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Abstract

Ethics is essential to ensure responsible medical practice, committed to the well-being of patients and society. Hence, understanding patient autonomy and their active participation in decisions about treatments and medical procedures is paramount. A systematic literature review was conducted on articles published between December 2008 and May 2023 to assist in the ethical debate and
professional conduct about what should be considered in a conflict between the medical decision and the patient’s wishes, and thus provide perspectives on how to manage this issue. The 18 articles selected address ethical issues related to physician-patient relations, highlighting the importance of advance directives, honest communication and respect for patient autonomy. We aim to provide
perspectives and guidelines for managing ethical conflicts in medical practice.

Keywords:

Ethics, Medical, Physician-Patient Relations, Autonomy, Personal
Vol. 32 (2024): Continued publication

Published:

2024-05-21

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-803420243658PT

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de Souza Almeida Andrade G, Pires Alves G, Alves Melo T, Amaro dos Santos V, Henrique Miranda de Oliveira A. Ethical reasoning in medical decisions: the physician-patient dilemma. Rev. bioét.(Impr.). [Internet]. 2024 May 21 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];32. Available from: https://revistabioetica.cfm.org.br/revista_bioetica/article/view/3658

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