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Principles of Patient Care
Joanna M. Cain
Professionalism is the foundation of patient care and is as much an ongoing educational endeavor as learning new procedures or techniques.
The right to privacy prohibits a physician from revealing information regarding the patient unless the patient waives that privilege.
Informed consent is a process whereby the physician educates the patient about the medical condition, explores her values, and informs her about the risks and benefits of treatment and reasonable medical alternatives.