Medical Ethics

A presentation on ‘Medical Ethics’ that systematically goes through the following: • Definition (1:01) • Historical Background (2:39) • The 4 Basic Principles (‘Pillars’) of Medical Ethics (11:21) • Contemporary issues in Medical Ethics (15:57) • Landmark Judgements (27:00) • Examples of Medical Ethical dilemmas (34:42) • The Attributes of an Ethical Doctor (38:52) The presentation finishes with a set of 5 self-assessment MCQs. (40:47) This video has been prepared by: Dr. S. Rajagopal MBBS, DPM (Ireland), MRCPsych (UK), CCST (UK) Consultant Psychiatrist Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA DISCLAIMER This video is provided for educational / informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for professional medical consultation. Medical Ethics is a constantly evolving field. I cannot give any guarantee that the information in this video is accurate or up to date. I assume no responsibility for any omissions or errors.