Doctor Quote by Edmund D. Pellegrino
““For patients to claim a right to any procedures they wish is to challenge a conscientious physician’s integrity as a physician.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: American Medical Association Ethics Conference, 1995
Patients demanding any desired procedure can conflict with a physician’s moral duty to provide appropriate care.
In simple terms: Patient demands may clash with doctor ethics.
Key Takeaway
Balance patient autonomy with professional integrity.
Themes
ethics
medicine
autonomy
integrity
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
ethical
clinical
When to use this quote
- clinical decision making
- informed consent
- policy development
- medical education
Key Concepts
professional responsibility
patient rights
Questions to Reflect On
- When should doctors refuse a request?
- How to respect autonomy while ensuring safety?
A Different Perspective
Not all patient wishes are medically appropriate or feasible.
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