Bioethics Discussion Blog: November 2021

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Sunday, November 07, 2021

Preserving Patient Dignity (Formerly Patient Modesty) Volume 120

 

Perhaps, as implied by many the participants writing over the years to this blog thread, the way the medical profession is behaving, in their eyes, this sign should be posted at entry of every hospital and medical office. The question arises is whether truly humane and worthy clinical diagnosis and treatment  can really be accomplished without respect for the intrinsic dignity of that patient.  How would such a sign reflect upon any dignity to be applied to the medical institution or its employees?  If no attention to dignity of those entering and no attention to dignity of those providing diagnosis and treatment what is left  to admire about the experience of the medical profession and their patients?  ..Maurice.


Graphic: From SmartSign.com via Google Images

posted by Maurice Bernstein, M.D. @ 7:37:00 PM   176 comments