McLean, S. (2002) Commentary on Glannon and Ross, and McKay. Journal of Medical Ethics, 28(2), p. 74. (doi: 10.1136/jme.28.2.74)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jme.28.2.74
Abstract
The patient-doctor relationship has recently come under intense scrutiny, resulting in a re-evaluation of the basis of that relationship. The papers by Glannon and Ross, and McKay seek to identify the sources of authority in the patient-doctor relationship by evaluating it in terms of the concept of altruism. In this paper I argue that the analysis of Glannon and Ross, and of McKay is unnecessary and that the analysis offered by the latter is also flawed. I do acknowledge, however, that Glannon and Ross's description of doctors' responsibilities and patients' roles has much to commend it.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McLean, Professor Sheila |
Authors: | McLean, S. |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Law |
Journal Name: | Journal of Medical Ethics |
Journal Abbr.: | J. Med. Ethics |
ISSN: | 0306-6800 |
ISSN (Online): | 1473-4257 |
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