Date of Award
2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Leadership Studies
Abstract
Obligations of physicians to practice healthy behaviors are analyzed through three ethical frameworks. Physicians can be considered public benefactors and are able to influence patients to adopt healthier habits and increase total utility. Society creates a moral obligation for physicians to follow the norms regarding a physician's appearance. Kant's categorical imperative also shows physicians have a moral obligation to practice healthy behaviors. Finally, a healthy lifestyle can be considered a mean between extreme behaviors. The medical community should try to promote an environment in which physicians are better able to practice healthy behaviors, because a situation can influence our behaviors.
Recommended Citation
Skimming, Kathryn A., "An argument for the moral obligation of physicians to practice healthy behaviors" (2010). Honors Theses. 1270.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/honors-theses/1270