Email this article Ethical requirements for the professional culture of a doctor and moral dilemmas of medical specialists
- Authors: Tkachenko E.A.1, Sebastian S.S.1
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- Volgograd State Medical University
- Issue: Vol 18, No 1 (2025)
- Pages: 48-54
- Section: Practical bioethics
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2070-1586/article/view/310119
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.19163/2070-1586-2025-18-1-48-54
- ID: 310119
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The article is devoted to the ethical requirements for the professional culture of a doctor, reveals the concept of the “professional culture of a doctor”, examines the basic ethical rules approved in the Russian Federation, and describes the key points of the medical specialty and ethics. The authors consider the basic principles of medical ethics and give examples of moral dilemmas faced by medical professionals in the modern world. The article uses the experience of domestic and foreign scientists, to confirm the fact that moral and ethical values differ depending on the culture and traditions and the place of birth of the patient.
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Elena A. Tkachenko
Volgograd State Medical University
Author for correspondence.
Email: elena-cherednichenko@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3745-7835
Postgraduate student of the Department of History and Cultural Studies
Russian Federation, VolgogradSodder S. Sebastian
Volgograd State Medical University
Email: svelton.ru@gmail.com
Graduate student
Russian Federation, VolgogradReferences
- The ethical demands placed on physicians from the foundations of professional medical culture directly influence both the quality of care and patient trust. In today's modern multicultural world with rapid technological and medical advancements, the ability to navigate complex ethical issues, while maintaining compassion and respect for patients’ cultural and personal values, is essential for modern healthcare professionals.
- As medical technology and patient autonomy continue to evolve, so too will the ethical dilemmas faced by physicians. The core of a physician’s professional responsibility lies the coherence to high ethical standards, patient confidentially, informed and fair treatment decision-making, and continuous improvement in both technical skills and ethical reasoning. These principles will not only guide doctors in making difficult decisions but also ensure that the trust placed in them by society continues to endure.
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