Getting even more specific about physicians’ obligations: justice, responsibility, and professionalism

Bamford, R.
Submitted: January, 2014

Professionalism of physicians includes social equality and responsibility in healthcare. The role morality can lead to lack of attention to societal justice in healthcare. The dual agency problem, the heroic individualism culture in the medical field and improvement of access for equitable healthcare resource distribution to achieve societal justice are discussed.

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  • Medical Ethics
  • Professionalism Competencies
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