1st Edition

Ethics and the Good Doctor Character in the Professional Domain

108 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

108 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

108 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Ethics and the Good Doctor brings together existing literature and an analysis of empirical research conducted by the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues to examine the ethical nature of medical practice and explore medicine as a virtuous profession. The book is based on the idea that medical practice is an inherently moral profession, in which notions of trust, care and meaningful... Read more

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Professions and Character

Chapter 2 Ethics and Medical Practice

Chapter 3 Medical Practitioners: Personal and Ideal Character Strengths

Chapter 4 Medical Practitioners, Ethical Dilemmas and the Perspectives of Medical Educators

Conclusion, Recommendations and Further Research

References

Appendices

Biography

Dr Sabena Jameel is a General Practitioner (family medicine) and is also Quality Lead and Medical Professionalism Lead for the University of Birmingham Medical School, UK.

Andrew Peterson is Professor of Character and Citizenship Education and Deputy Director of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, UK.

James Arthur is Professor of Education and Civic Engagement and Director of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, UK.