Normative Models in Medical Practitioner/Patient Relationships

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to normative models of the medical practitioner/patient relationship, including various models and their core features.

Agency Model

A model where the medical practitioner follows the directives of the patient, presuming the patient's competence and prioritizing autonomy over beneficence.

Partnership Model

A model where the obligations of the medical practitioner are determined by mutual health goals, with shared competence and values for decision-making.

Contract Model

A model where obligations arise from explicit and implicit agreements, emphasizing patient engagement in decision-making.

Covenant Model

A model where basic professional obligations are set by agreement but require a commitment to meet the evolving needs of the patient.

Friendship (Collegial) Model

A model where the medical practitioner acts out of personal loyalty to the patient, fostering a strong therapeutic relationship.

Fiduciary Model

A model where the medical practitioner makes decisions for the patient, seeking patient consent while emphasizing the practitioner's technical judgments.

Paternalistic Model

A model where the medical practitioner makes decisions in the best interest of the patient, regardless of the patient's wishes.