Regulating for compassion?
In 2009, the Health and Disability Commissioner considered whether a right to be treated with compassion should be added to New Zealand's Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights. Before making his recommendation, the Commissioner explored the nature of compassion, its place as a virtue in medicine, and the implications of the proposed law change.
Paterson
Ron
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University of Auckland, New Zealand. r.paterson@auckland.ac.nz
D032781:Codes of Ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004645:Empathy; D006801:Humans; D009520:New Zealand; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*