Ethics Vignettes I-III: Physician-Patient Relationship; Conflicts of Interest; Informed Consent-Vignettes I-III

Vignettes I-III

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This document explores ethical dilemmas in patient care, focusing on clinical ethics, professional ethics, law, moral guidance, and patient-physician relationships. It discusses the distinctions between morality and ethics, the role of personal moral values, and decision-making rights. Case vignettes illustrate conflicts between physicians, conflicts of interest, and ethical considerations in neuromuscular practice and genetic testing in neurology, emphasizing patient welfare, communication, transparency, and patient-centered care. The document advocates for collaborative approaches between physicians, eliminating conflicts of interest, ensuring informed consent, and shared decision-making to navigate ethical challenges in medical practice.

Keywords

ethical dilemmas

patient care

clinical ethics

professional ethics

law

moral guidance

patient-physician relationships

morality

ethics

decision-making rights