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The social contract
“A basis for legitimating legal and political power in the idea of contract. Contracts are things that create obligations, hence if we can view society as organized “as if” a contract has been formed between the citizen and the sovereign power, this will ground the nature of the obligations, each to the other”- Oxford dictionary of philosophy.
The unwritten contract between health professionals and society.
Social contract in context of health and medical professional
Status is important as it conveys:
Prestige and Respect
Trust
Autonomy in practice
Physician Lead regulation
Financial Rewards
Responsibility
Follows through on tasks.
Arrives on time.
Maturity
Accepts blame for failure.
Doesn’t make inappropriate demands
Is not abusive and critical in times of stress.
Communication Skills
Listens well
Is not hostile
Is not loud or disruptive
Respect
Maintains patient confidentiality
Is patient
Is sensitive to physical/ emotional needs
Is not biased/discriminatory
Society’s expectations
The services of the healer.
Guaranteed competence
Altruistic service
Morality and integrity
Transparency
Accountability
Healthcare Practioner’s’s Expectation
Autonomy
Trust
Status an rewards
Self- regulation
Functioning healthcare system.
Oaths and Healthcare professionalism
Social contract are often presented by oaths.
When oath is swore, you will have entered into an arrangement.
Varies depending on geographic location.
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