What is the best way to handle conflicts between your values and those of a patient?
As a healthcare professional, you may encounter situations where your personal values or beliefs clash with those of a patient. For example, you may disagree with a patient's decision to refuse a certain treatment, to pursue alternative therapies, or to end their life. How can you handle these conflicts in a respectful and ethical way, without compromising your own integrity or the quality of care? In this article, we will explore some strategies and principles that can help you navigate these challenging scenarios.
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GOPI GILLMental Health and Wellbeing Councillor.
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Navaneethakrishna RamanathanHealthcare App Designer. Interoperability, Human-Centricity, Aged Care, Healthcare Systems, Digital Mental Health.
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Grace O'MalleySenior Lecturer, RCSI & Clinical Lead, Child & Adolescent Obesity Service, Children's Health Ireland