Duty

Duty is a term used in various fields, including law, ethics, and medicine. In the context of medicine, duty refers to the moral or legal obligation of healthcare professionals to provide care to patients. This includes the duty to treat, the duty to provide informed consent, and the duty to maintain patient confidentiality.

Duty to Treat

The duty to treat is a principle in medical ethics that obliges healthcare professionals to provide care to those in need. This duty is often balanced against the rights of healthcare professionals, including the right to refuse treatment in certain circumstances.

Duty of Informed Consent

The duty of informed consent is a legal obligation of healthcare professionals to provide patients with sufficient information about their medical condition and treatment options. This allows patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Duty of Confidentiality

The duty of confidentiality is a legal and ethical obligation of healthcare professionals to protect the privacy of patient information. This duty is often balanced against the need to share information for the benefit of the patient or the public.

See Also

• Medical ethics
• Patient rights
• Healthcare law

References

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