Psychiatry for the person and its ethical perspectives

Every medical (and psychiatric) act is or should be an ethical act. This is consistent with the fundamental aspirations of the medical and health field, from Hippocratic and similar ancient philosophical perspectives to recent developments in public and clinical policies. Ethical concerns have been...

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Main Authors: Juan E Mezzich, George Christodoulou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2007-08-01
Series:South African Journal of Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/15