What defines a good doctor in an era of low morale?
In short: As healthcare morale declines and reports of poor practice emerge, Professor Gwen Adshead explores whether medical training should shift its focus toward teaching virtue and professional identity.
Professor Gwen Adshead examines the implications of declining morale in health services and instances of poor practice by healthcare professionals. She investigates how these challenges should influence the teaching of medical ethics for both junior and senior medical students.
The discussion explores the concept of 'virtue' within medical practice and how this quality relates to a practitioner's sense of professional identity and responsibility.
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