How Moral Case Deliberation Supports Good Clinical Decision Making

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ID15747802
AuthorsGiulia Inguaggiato (0000-0003-2340-908X, corresponding author), Suzanne Metselaar (0000-0002-8655-7082, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Bert C Molewijk (0000-0003-1944-9759, Cal Humanities), Guy Widdershoven (0000-0001-7620-6812, Cal Humanities)
Year2019
Volume21
Issue10
PagesE913-919
Publication date2019-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe AMA Journal of Ethic (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2376-6980 • E-ISSN: 2376-6980
PublisherAmerican Medical Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1001/amajethics.2019.913
PMID31651392
OpenAlexW2978300241
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited1

In clinical decision making, facts are presented and discussed, preferably in the context of both evidence-based medicine and patients' values. Because clinicians' values also have a role in determining the best courses of action, we argue that reflecting on both patients' and professionals' values fosters good clinical decision making, particularly in situations of moral uncertainty. Moral case deliberation, a form of clinical ethics support, can help elucidate stakeholders' values and how they influence interpretation of facts. This article demonstrates how this approach can help clarify values and contribute to good clinical decision making through a case example

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