SOLUTIONS TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND CONFLICTS OF CONSCIENCE

Abstract

In recent decades, significant changes within medical field have not only facilitated healthcare professionals to conduct their duties but also have created conflicts among healthcare professionals when they make decision to provide medical services to their patients. The major conflicts which physicians commonly confront are the financial conflicts of interest and the conflicts of conscience. The two types of conflicts are unavoidable and impossible to be eliminated, yet it is possible to remedy the conflicts; thereby, both physicians and patients have benefit in the medical settings. The ultimate consequence will be an effective operation within healthcare organizations since the foundation of the success for organizations is a healthy doctor-patient relationship. Several approaches and models have been suggested in attempt to relieve such conflicts within the organizations. However, only some of them are helpful and they are supported by the principle of cooperation. To find the balance amongst all these parties, some models have to be enforced in the health care organization. Principle of cooperation is one of the most effective means to outstand the successful model. The principle of cooperation assists cooperators in making moral decisions when encountering accomplice. The object or the meanings of moral actions play essential role in the principle.