Advances in Medical Ethics
Open Access

Department of Orthopedics, Centre of Bone Disease and Surgery, Beirut, Lebanon

Publications

• Mini Review   
  The Ethics of Dishonesty in Medicine: ?Assuming Risk? and Navigating the Road to Redemption
  Author(s): Mohammad Salhab*
  
  Dishonesty in medicine poses significant challenges to the integrity of the profession and the trust essential to the doctor-patient relationship. This article explores the ethical dimensions of dishonesty in medical practice, drawing on philosophical principles from deontology, consequentialism, and virtue ethics. It examines the importance of honesty and integrity in healthcare, the nature and consequences of dishonest actions, and the ethical implications of dishonesty in a doctor's personal life. The article argues that personal and professional integrity are deeply intertwined, and personal transgressions can have significant spillover effects on clinical practice. Through an examination of real-world cases and empirical research, the article highlights the complex factors contributing to dishonest behaviour, including individual psychology, situational pressures, and institu.. View More»
  

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