Honors Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Capstone/Thesis
Faculty Advisor
Thesis Director: Dr. Shannon Byrne; HAB Course Director: Dr. Shannon Byrne
Date
2020-5
Abstract
Precis
An examination of the oaths surrounding the doctor-patient relationships in the healthcare systems of antiquity, as well as those of the early Medieval period and modernity, reveals that the modern concept of bedside manner is one with roots throughout history, and has changed according to the predominant religion of the time. This is done by comparing the oaths taken by physicians across these periods, and examining how they outline the tenets of the relationship between a patient and their healthcare provider. I also provide examples of religious beliefs and how they interact with medical practice to show how bedside manner has been affected by changes in moral values across cultures. Stebbins2
Recommended Citation
Stebbins, James P., "The Impact of Ancient Doctor-Patient Relationship Standards on Modern Bedside Manner" (2020). Honors Bachelor of Arts. 44.
https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/hab/44
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