Personal Preference

How Does This Affect Me as a Provider?

It is up to each health care provider to reflect on their personal beliefs regarding right and wrong as it relates to patient care. Some questions to consider:

  • What do I believe constitutes harmful behavior/’doing harm’ in medical care?
  • To what extent are my beliefs about right and wrong related to my religious beliefs or affiliation?
  • Are there procedures I am uncomfortable with/unwilling to provide? If so, why?
  • Are there patients I am uncomfortable treating/unwilling to treat? If yes, describe further.
  • Have I communicated these things to my employer/supervisor?