SOCIAL ROLE OF DOCTORS

Question 1

Consensus statement on the Role of the doctor

Answer 1

• support the patient
• identify and advise on appropriate treatment or preventative measures
• able to explain risks and benefits
• role in maintenance and promotion of population health
• must appreciate the needs of the patient in the context of the wider health needs of the population

Question 2

3 principles of professionalism from the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation

Answer 2

1. primacy of patient welfare (based on dedication and altruism)
2. patient autonomy
3. social justice

Question 3

Health advocacy

Answer 3

-process of supporting and empowering patients and carers to express their opinions, ideas and concerns and enabling them to access appropriate information and services and promote their rights

Question 4

Dual loyalty

Answer 4

-you may have to place the interests of others above those of the patient

Question 5

Libertarian

Answer 5

• resources distributed according to market principles

- patient is the consumer and needs to pay

Question 6

Utilitarian

Answer 6

-resources distributed according to the principle of maximum benefit for all

Question 7

Egalitarian

Answer 7

-resources distributed according to need (estimated by provider)

Question 8

Restorative

Answer 8

-resources should be distributed with a positive discrimination towards the disadvantaged (poor gets priority over rich)