title: Ethics for the surgeon.
abstract: Guidelines are helpful in analyzing the process of ethical behavior in the surgical arena. In this paper, three guidelines will be considered: Action, Disposition, and Structure. Action deals with the surgeon's conduct relative to ethical principles. Disposition refers to the character of the surgeon; and virtues relevant to character are considered. Structure is the environment in which medical treatment and diagnosis takes place. Relative to these above guidelines, the case of a 79 year old lady with a fractured hip is discussed.
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Gross
mesh_terms: D026686:Beneficence; D030881:Disclosure; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D013502:General Surgery; D006801:Humans; D026706:Paternalism; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010819:Physician's Role; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012931:Social Environment; D035502:Trust; D028722:Virtues