scholarly journals A narrative review of the unprofessional behaviors of physicians at workplace

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
Nighat Majeed
Keyword(s):  
Unethical Behavior ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Medical Professional ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Central Position ◽  
Professional Behaviors ◽  
Unethical Conduct ◽  
Health Care Settings ◽  
Medical Reports ◽  
The Common

Introduction: To become an ethical physician and a good professional is the fundamental duty of a doctor. The complaints regarding medical professional behaviors are usually related to doctor practice management, doctor’s manner, medical reports/records, and inappropriate behavior.Objective: This review aims to see the concerning unprofessional behaviors and unethical conduct of physicians toward patients. The literature was reviewed to identify the common unprofessional behaviors among doctors.Methods: A Narrative review was done, and databases explored were PubMed, Google Scholar, PsycINFO, Science direct, ERIC & Pak Medinet. A literature search was done regarding unprofessional behaviors by doctors at the workplace. Selected studies related to professional ethics, unprofessional workplace behaviors by doctors, professionalism, and patient experiences during their treatment were identified.Results: Various items reported as unprofessional behaviors were identified and are classified into five themes: dishonesty, substandardpractice, unethical behavior, disrespect & behaviors related to doctor manners.Conclusion: Unprofessional behaviors are reported in different health care settings. Professionalism holds a central position to fulfillthe expectations of the patients and for addressing disrespectful behaviors. KEYWORDS: Unprofessional behaviors, Workplace, Physicians

scholarly journals Osteoarthritis, cerebrovascular dysfunction and the common denominator of inflammation: a narrative review

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 462-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.K. Al-Khazraji ◽  
C.T. Appleton ◽  
F. Beier ◽  
T.B. Birmingham ◽  
J.K. Shoemaker
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Review ◽  
Common Denominator ◽  
Cerebrovascular Dysfunction ◽  
The Common

Tests and Professional Ethics and Values in European Psychologists

1997 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Casper J. Koene
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
The State ◽  
General Character ◽  
Professional Conduct ◽  
Unethical Conduct ◽  
Current State ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Assessment And Testing

In this article the current state of professional ethics in Europe, more specifically with respect to assessment and testing, is discussed. It is shown that, in comparison to other places, the development in Europe of professional ethics for psychologists has a more general character than elsewhere, and that the professional conduct, inasmuch as it concerns assessment and testing, must be viewed in a broader context. The article includes reflections not only on the state of ethics, as laid down in codes of ethics, but also reflections on some critical issues as well as on some empirical findings on the evaluation of unethical conduct.

scholarly journals Access to hypertension care and services in primary health-care settings in Vietnam: a systematic narrative review of existing literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1610253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lana Meiqari ◽  
Thi-Phuong-Lan Nguyen ◽  
Dirk Essink ◽  
Marjolein Zweekhorst ◽  
Pamela Wright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Health Care Settings ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Settings

scholarly journals Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of brief interventions targeting smoking, nutrition, and physical activity for indigenous populations: a narrative review

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojan Fazelipour ◽  
Frances Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Capacity ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Brief Interventions ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Behavior Change Interventions ◽  
The Common

Abstract Objective This narrative review aimed to identify and categorize the barriers and facilitators to the provision of brief intervention and behavioral change programs that target several risk behaviors among the Indigenous populations of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Methods A systematic database search was conducted of six databases including PubMeD, Embase, CINAHL, HealthStar, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze qualitative data extracted from the included studies, and a narrative approach was employed to synthesize the common themes that emerged. The quality of studies was assessed in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute’s guidelines and using the software SUMARI – The System for the Unified Management, Assessment and Review of Information. Results Nine studies were included. The studies were classified at three intervention levels: (1) individual-based brief interventions, (2) family-based interventions, and (3) community-based-interventions. Across the studies, selection of the intervention level was associated with Indigenous priorities and preferences, and approaches with Indigenous collaboration were supported. Barriers and facilitators were grouped under four major categories representing the common themes: (1) characteristics of design, development, and delivery, (2) patient/provider relationship, (3) environmental factors, and (4) organizational capacity and workplace-related factors. Several sub-themes also emerged under the above-mentioned categories including level of intervention, Indigenous leadership and participation, cultural appropriateness, social and economic barriers, and design elements. Conclusion To improve the effectiveness of multiple health behavior change interventions among Indigenous populations, collaborative approaches that target different intervention levels are beneficial. Further research to bridge the knowledge gap in this topic will help to improve the quality of preventive health strategies to achieve better outcomes at all levels, and will improve intervention implementation from development and delivery fidelity, to acceptability and sustainability.

Legislative Developments in Patients' Rights in Belgium

1994 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herman Nys
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Medical Professional ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Patients Rights

Abstract The legislative developments regarding the rights of patients in Belgium are described, analysed and discussed. Legislative developments in this field are rather recent and scarce. Up to now overall interest of the legislator has been disappointing. This may be explained by an exaggerated and out-dated confidence in medical professional ethics as an alternative source of regulation.

Relationship between Dental Procedures and Shunt Infections in Hydrocephalic Patients: A Narrative Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chidambaram Ramasamy
Keyword(s):  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Specialized Care ◽  
Medical Reports ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Shunt Infections ◽  
Compromised Patients ◽  
Sizable Number

Oral physicians frequently encounter medically compromised patients in their everyday practice and a sizable number of these patients are in urgent need of specialized care. One such medically specialized category is that of patients suffering from hydrocephalus. A large number of medical reports and citations in support of surgical care of the hydrocephalic disorder are available in literature. However, reports on dental studies offer contradictory statements on the relationship between hydrocephalic shunts and oral manoeuvres. The present narrative review aims to delineate the historical journey of the association between shunt infections and dental procedures, decode the existing controversies and provide updated information on antibiotic prophylaxis prior dental treatment for hydrocephalic patients.

scholarly journals Iranian Physiotherapists’ Perceptions of the Ethical Issues in Everyday Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-136
Author(s):  
Niloofar Souri ◽  
◽  
Afsun Nodehi Moghadam ◽  
Farahnaz Mohammadi Shahbolaghi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Medical Professional ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: Considering the significant role of physiotherapists in the process of rehabilitation, their ethical commitment is essential to successful interaction and care provision. However, investigations on the medical professional ethics ​​in Iran are limited. Generally, research in this regard is rare in Asia. Thus, such studies could improve the moral knowledge of the Iranian physiotherapy community. Accordingly, this study aimed to explore professional ethics issues in physiotherapy to provide a platform concerning the challenges of professional ethics in physiotherapy in Iran. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted in 2016-2017 using the content analysis method. The study samples were recruited through purposive sampling approach until data saturation (12 physiotherapists). The required data were gathered by an in-depth semi-structured interview. All of the interviews were transcribed and analyzed, inductively. Results: Physiotherapists in Ahvaz and Tehran cities, Iran experienced challenges in 6 different categories during daily practice. These aspects included the following: therapists’ self-interest-craving, observing patients’ rights, maintaining professional competence, the effect of workplace on ethical conduct, personal ethical outlook, and insufficient professional ethics education. This study implicated the existence of a trend of kick-backs in the physiotherapy community; a problematic trend in the medical community, i.e. addressed by physicians in several articles. Additionally, the lack of receiving ethical education leads to ethical judgments based on personal values rather than ethical codes. According to the current research findings, it To increase the visibility of the article as well as to increase the citation of your article, we suggest that Latin keywords be based on the MeSH list. See: https://meshb.nlm.nih.gov/search was problematic for practitioners.  Discussion: Three subcategories of the incompetence of the healthcare system, the lack of supervision on ethical principles, and the impact of poor insurance system on patient admission are related to the endemic conditions of the health system of the country. These issues require serious interventions from executive powers.

scholarly journals Ethics of Interaction between an Investigator and an Attorney

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 36-41
Author(s):  
Tatyana V. Cheremisina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Unethical Behavior ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Behavioral Research ◽  
Empirical Basis ◽  
Methodological Basis ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
New Perspective

The article examines the problem of interaction between an investigator and a lawyer from a new perspective — professional ethics. The methodological basis is the method of behavioral research in law. The empirical basis of the study is the results of a survey of employees of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation on ethics in the interaction of investigators and lawyers. The article examines the reasons for unethical behavior of lawyers in relation to investigators, and offers recommendations for preventing such behavior.

scholarly journals Heuristic decision making in medicine

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-89 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Medical Decisions ◽  
Decision Strategies ◽  
Health Care Settings ◽  
The Common ◽  
Low Costs ◽  
Greedy Methods ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Available Information

Can less information be more helpful when it comes to making medical decisions? Contrary to the common intuition that more information is always better, the use of heuristics can help both physicians and patients to make sound decisions. Heuristics are simple decision strategies that ignore part of the available information, basing decisions on only a few relevant predictors. We discuss: (i) how doctors and patients use heuristics; and (ii) when heuristics outperform information-greedy methods, such as regressions in medical diagnosis. Furthermore, we outline those features of heuristics that make them useful in health care settings. These features include their surprising accuracy, transparency, and wide accessibility, as well as the low costs and little time required to employ them. We close by explaining one of the statistical reasons why heuristics are accurate, and by pointing to psychiatry as one area for future research on heuristics in health care.

scholarly journals Being a victim of medical error in Brazil: an (un)real dilemma

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vitor Silva Mendonça ◽  
Eda Marconi Custódio
Keyword(s):  
Medical Error ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Medical Professional ◽  
Professional Conduct ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
The Common ◽  
Negative Connotation ◽  
Current Reality

Medical error stems from inadequate professional conduct that is capable of producing harm to life or exacerbating the health of another, whether through act or omission. This situation has become increasingly common in Brazil and worldwide. In this study, the aim was to understand what being the victim of medical error is like and to investigate the circumstances imposed on this condition of victims in Brazil. A semi-structured interview was conducted with twelve people who had gone through situations of medical error in their lives, creating a space for narratives of their experiences and deep reflection on the phenomenon. The concept of medical error has a negative connotation, often being associated with the incompetence of a medical professional. Medical error in Brazil is demonstrated by low-quality professional performance and represents the current reality of the country because of the common lack of respect and consideration for patients. Victims often remark on their loss of identity, as their social functions have been interrupted and they do not expect to regain such. It was found, however, little assumption of error in the involved doctors’ discourses and attitudes, which felt a need to judge the medical conduct in an attempt to assert their rights. Medical error in Brazil presents a punitive character and is little discussed in medical and scientific circles. The stigma of medical error is closely connected to the value and cultural judgments of the country, making it difficult to accept, both by victims and professionals.

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