Medical ethics and professional etiquettes: The foundational principles of clinical practice
Author(s): Kapil Khandait
Abstract: This article dives into why medical ethics and professional etiquette are so crucial in clinical practice, highlighting how they form the backbone of quality healthcare and patient-focused decision-making. Medical ethics offers a moral compass for tackling tricky clinical situations, guided by principles like autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. On the other hand, professional etiquette takes these principles and puts them into action, shaping how physicians interact, communicate, and show respect to both patients and colleagues. By referencing global standards like the Declaration of Helsinki, ICH-GCP guidelines, and various national ethical codes, the article underscores how the combination of ethical principles and etiquette is vital for ensuring patient safety, dignity, and trust in medical care. It also addresses modern challenges such as end-of-life care, genetic testing, artificial intelligence, and conflicts of interest in research that require a strong commitment to ethical and professional standards. By blending ethics with etiquette, clinical practice not only protects patient rights but also enhances professionalism and upholds the dignity of the medical field.
DOI: 10.33545/27074447.2025.v7.i2a.109Pages: 62-66 | Views: 268 | Downloads: 166Download Full Article: Click Here
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Kapil Khandait.
Medical ethics and professional etiquettes: The foundational principles of clinical practice. Int J Forensic Med 2025;7(2):62-66. DOI:
10.33545/27074447.2025.v7.i2a.109
