title: Mediation in the medical field. Is neutral intervention possible?
abstract: Neutrality is held to be the touchstone of good mediation. True neutrality is elusive, however, and probably not even desirable, at least when applied to patient-provider disputes over medical care. In this context, mediators should not posture as "neutrals"; they should strive instead to protect their clients' autonomy.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gibson
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D026688:Bioethical Issues; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000523:psychology; D030881:Disclosure; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D026822:Ethicists; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D028681:Moral Obligations; D017008:Negotiating / Q000523:psychology*; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D024382:Professional Role; D012945:Social Values