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Ethical theory, ethnography, and differences between doctors and nurses in approaches to patient care
Author(s)David W Robertson
Journal titleJournal of Medical Ethics, vol 22, no 5, October 1996
Pagespp 292-299
KeywordsPsychogeriatric units ; Doctors ; Nurses ; Medical care ; Social ethics ; Theory.
AnnotationThis is an ethnographic study of decision making in patient care on an old age psychiatric ward. Doctors and nurses differed in their conceptions of the principles of beneficence and respect for patient autonomy. While they shared a commitment to liberal and utilitarian conceptions of these principles, nurses placed greater weight on relationships and character virtues, and emphasised patient autonomy. Doctors were more likely to advocate beneficence.
Accession NumberCPA-970709004 A
ClassmarkLDM: QT2: QTE: LK: TQ: 4D

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