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Reflections

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2017)

Did I do no harm? The Physician as Healer: Physician Perspective

DOI
https://doi.org/10.26443/mjm.v15i1.30
Submitted
April 23, 2016
Published
2017-08-05

Abstract

A reflective essay based on a true patient interaction during Marie-Pier's Third Year Pediatrics rotation. Through the narrative, she explores the concept of non-maleficence, doubt, guilt and responsability in patient outcomes. Physicians aim to Do No Harm, but is that ever possible?

References

  1. Gabbard GO, The role of compulsiveness in the normal physician, JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association 254(20), American Medical Association, Nov 22-29, 1985.

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