Ethically justified guidelines for defining sexual boundaries between obstetrician-gynecologists and their patients

Article Abstract:

It seems that guidelines on sexual contact between obstetrician-gynecologists and their patients can be based solely on the overriding virtues of the profession. Current guidelines argue that obstetrician-gynecologists should refrain from sexual contact with their patients because patients may fear the doctor's authority and consent unwillingly or because the doctor should look out for the patient's best interests. However, patients can and do consent to sexual contact. The virtues of ethical discipline should guide doctors to refrain from sexual contact with their patients.

Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations

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Argument-based medical ethics: A formal for critically appraising the normative medical ethics literature

Article Abstract:

A formal assessment tool for a critical appraisal of normative medical ethics literature incorporating intellectual standards of argument-based medical ethics and evidence-based medicine is presented. This tool is designed to equip obstetricians and gynecologists to select the best analytical arguments for the management of ethical challenges.

United States, Product development, Public affairs, Medical Instruments and Supplies, Medical Instruments & Equipment, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Ethics, Medical equipment, Medical ethics, Physiological apparatus

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