title: Physician value neutrality: a critique.
abstract: Physician value neutrality is the widely-held belief that physicians must not impose their personal values on their patients. The authors argue that this concept is flawed and thus is neither possible nor should it be pursued.
authors.affiliation: Trinity Graduate School, Trinity International University.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Beckwith
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Peppin
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D030881:Disclosure; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005610:Freedom; D006801:Humans; D009014:Morals; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D028723:Personhood; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012945:Social Values; D028761:Withholding Treatment