Preserving Patient Dignity (Formerly Patient Modesty) Volume 123

 

  These days, particularly these days, there is much to write about the preservation of patient dignity by the medical profession.  Why these days? Well, it seems like pure politics has taken over important portions of how the medical profession is to behave when attending to the clinical status of their patients.  Some might disagree but there is no doubt, at least in my mind, politicians both in government and in medical professional services have taken over the "steering wheel" or the "reins" of how the medical system is being directed to the patient. It is important, in my opinion, that this "take over" be fully recognized by all and something done to bring it to an end... a conclusion.  I think that some in politics, law and medicine are failing to fully recognize and attend to this professionally degrading issue.  

You should appreciate the value of what you write on this blog thread and the needs of your hopefully constructive comments and actions to promote a betterment of the medical profession.

..Maurice  Bernstein, M.D.