Confidentiality in Medical Ethics to 18th Century Landowners in Europe

One-on-One Patient-Physician Relationship

A landowner’s right to make his own decisions regarding medical treatment

Autonomy

The prince should consent before a surgery/procedure

informed consent

Your doctor must keep private matters private and not announce them

Doctor-patient confidentiality

Your doctor is the only one allowed in your bedroom during treatment

Family members or others are not permitted to know about your medical conditions without your consent

Your doctor must keep conversions only between the two of you

You are worthy of not having everyone know of your medical condition

Your doctor will not repeat things you say regarding your health

Your doctor must honor your confidentiality

Allowing doctors to treat/conduct procedure without knowing details or all doctors, risks, alternatives

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