Finding Meaning in the Everyday Practice of Medicine: Reflections of a Geriatrician and Physician-Ethicist

Authors

Marian Hodges, Providence

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Publication Date

10-21-2022

Keywords

ethics, reflections, virtue ethics, age-friendly care, community, mentor

Disciplines

Bioethics and Medical Ethics

Abstract

Dr. Marian Hodges reflects on the major changes she has witnessed in the clinical and organizational setting at Providence over the last 30 years. As the practice of medicine becomes ever more challenging, she shares her reflections from virtue ethics and age-friendly care which can help caregivers endure and find meaning in patient care.

Specialty/Research Institute

Biomedical Ethics

Comments

Curtis R. Holzgang, M.D., MACP Visiting Scholar