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8.veracity_and_fidelity.pptxBenevolent Dishonesty
The value of telling the truth
Being dishonest is unethical
Deontology
The value of telling white lies
Telling lies may be morally justified if it leads to good consequences/benefits
Consequentialism
The Condition of Doubt
A situation in which the healthcare professional is not certain what exactly are the medical facts about a patient’s condition and options.
This is a situation of doubt.
This is why a second opinion is always a good idea.
Fidelity and Loyalty
The value of keeping promises
The importance of loyalty to patients
Conflicts of interests
The importance of loyalty to the profession
Dishonest colleagues
Incompetent colleagues
