Refusing to treat a patient is not the same as a boundary
A recent study found that, compared with people from other cultures, Americans are less likely to report feeling a sense of obligation to be present for their friends. If that reflects a broader cultural shift, it raises an uncomfortable question:…
A recent study found that, compared with people from other cultures, Americans are less likely to report feeling a sense of obligation to be present for their friends. If that reflects a broader cultural shift, it raises an uncomfortable question: Is this same emphasis on personal autonomy and individual comfort seeping into health care? Are health care professionals increasingly opting out of their obligation to care for patients when the …
Refusing to treat a patient is not the same as a boundary
