Journal article
Virtue in Emergency Medicine (Reprinted from the Acad Emerg Med, vol 3, pg 961-966, 1996)
Academic emergency medicine, v 16(1)
01 Jan 2009
PMID: 19076103
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Abstract
At a time in which the integrity of the medical profession is perceptibly challenged, emergency physicians (EPs) have an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to both their patients and their practice through acceptance of a virtue-based ethic. The virtue-based ethic transcends legalistic rule following and the blind application of principles. Instead, virtue honors the humanity of patients and the high standards of the profession. Recognizing historical roots that are relevant to the modern context, this article describes 10 core virtues important for EPs. In addition to the long-recognized virtues of prudence, courage, temperance, and justice, 6 additional virtues are offered unconditional positive regard, charity, compassion, trustworthiness, vigilance, and agility. These virtues might serve as ideals to which all EPs can strive. Through these, the honor of the profession will be maintained, the trust of patients will be preserved, and the integrity of the specialty will be promoted.
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- Title
- Virtue in Emergency Medicine (Reprinted from the Acad Emerg Med, vol 3, pg 961-966, 1996)
- Creators
- Gregory Luke Larkin - Society for Academic Emergency MedicineKenneth Iserson - Society for Academic Emergency MedicineZach Kassutto - Society for Academic Emergency MedicineGlenn Freas - Society for Academic Emergency MedicineKathy Delaney - Society for Academic Emergency MedicineJohn Krimm - Society for Academic Emergency MedicineTerri Schmidt - Society for Academic Emergency MedicineJeremy Simon - Society for Academic Emergency MedicineAnne Calkins - Society for Academic Emergency MedicineJames Adams - Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
- Publication Details
- Academic emergency medicine, v 16(1)
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 5
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- MD (Doctor of Medicine) Program
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000262047000009
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-58149496848
- Other Identifier
- 991021838710404721
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