Santos MDFOD, Fernandes MDGM, Sousa ESS, Oliveira HJD, Ramalho GL. Ethical aspects considered in doctor-patient relations: experiences of anesthesiologists.
Rev Bras Anestesiol 2015;
63:398-403. [PMID:
24263043 DOI:
10.1016/j.bjan.2012.07.010]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
Ethical principles guide professional conduct, particularly in establishing the doctor-patient relationship and, therefore, require constant reflection. The purpose of this study is to analyze ethical experiences of anesthesiologists in their interaction with the patient under their care.
METHOD
This was an exploratory study involving 16 active anesthesiologists at a university hospital in João Pessoa, Paraíba. We collected data through semi-structured interviews and analyzed qualitatively using the content analysis technique.
RESULTS
The study findings show that the classification of ethical experiences of the study participants regarding the doctor-patient relationship were classified into five categories: respect for the patient, humane treatment, equal treatment, professional secrecy, and respect for patient autonomy.
CONCLUSION
We conclude that respondents recognize the ethical and humanistic values that should guide the relationship with their patients.
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