It has been suggested under good medical practices that a physician should avoid treating his/her friends and family members as far as possible. Because in such scenario, while the physicians may have the best intentions in providing treatment, the literature findings indicate that personal or close relationships can compromise the physician’s emotional and clinical objectivity. Further, it has been observed that an informed consent is also not taken properly in such cases due to close relations. But, a patient can consider his doctor friend to treat him well.
This creates a dilemma for a doctor that how to avoid a friend or family members from treating, especially in complicated diseases or surgeries. Do you think it’s a good medical practice to avoid treating family members or friends? If you agree with this plan, please suggest few tips about how to avoid friends from treating?…
