St. Thomas Law Review
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31
Document Type
Article
Abstract
In this paper I shall compare and contrast some relevant ethical positions of legal and medical precepts and practices which seem to suggest or predispose to a professional bias. I derive these conclusions from official positions contained in institutional accounts, such as case law or treatises. Even if such comparisons do not make a convincing case for professional bias, they should still provide some insight into the ways in which the thought processes of lawyers and doctors do or do not differ. Although the words "moral" and "ethical" are often used interchangeably, if a distinction must be made here, I will use "moral" to indicate normative belief (i.e., those of the group), and "ethical" as an explanation or reason for performing a moral act.
Recommended Citation
Mervin H. Needell,
Are Medical Ethics Different From Legal Ethics?,
14
St. Thomas L. Rev.
31
(2001).
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