Dr. John Patrick, "'Do No Harm' and Patient Autonomy: What to Do When They Clash"
Channel: Anselm House
Date: 2016-01-22

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On September 18, 2015, Dr. John Patrick of Augustine College joined us for a talk at the University of Minnesota's Moos Tower.

How should healthcare professionals balance the sometimes conflicting ethical demands of their vocation? Called to uphold patient autonomy while also avoiding patient harm, seeking patient well-being, and pursuing justice, healthcare professionals occasionally face situations where it's difficult to choose a course of action that fulfills all these requirements. 

Dr. Patrick discussed the meaning of these different ethical principles for the practice of medicine, focusing on how to act in situations where they seem to conflict.

The talk was cosponsored by the Program in Human Rights and Health and the Christian Medical and Dental Association, and funding was provided by grants from SUA and Coke.