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J Med Ethics 2003;29:225-226 doi:10.1136/jme.29.4.225
  • Symposium on the ethics of research publishing

Action v inaction: a case history in ethics

  1. P Berry
  1. Correspondence to:
 P Berry , Flat 2, Carmalt Gardens, Putney, London SW15 6NE, UK; 
 philaberry{at}hotmail.com
  • Accepted 14 April 2002
  • Revised 12 February 2002

Abstract

The motives behind the author’s decision to resuscitate a patient are examined. This is prompted by the realisation that he ignored the man’s apparent wish not to be saved for fear of criticism from both relatives and colleagues. The way in which decisions are made when the interests of the doctor and the patient clash are briefly explored. Self interest may play a more significant role than is commonly accepted.

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