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

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?

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Published in:McGill journal of medicine 2017-08, Vol.15 (1)
Main Author: Bastrash, Marie-Pier
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary: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?
ISSN:1715-8125
1715-8125
DOI:10.26443/mjm.v15i1.30