Samuel Gorovitz | Good Doctors

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Samuel Gorovitz | Good Doctors
According to Gorovitz, medical schools ought to impart not just technical knowledge but also ethical values and practical experience. He offers a number of suggestions on how best to achieve this goal to ensure that future doctors are equipped not only with the best of current knowledge and skills but also with the moral sensitivity necessary to communicate well with patients in complex situations.
-Gorovitz believes that medical education fails to incorporate sufficient training in the ___________ that arise in the practice of medicine.

• A) technical skills
• B) textbook facts
• C) ethical issues
• D) specialized areas

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Definitions:

Supportive Care

Medical care given to improve the quality of life for patients with serious health conditions, often focusing on symptom management.

Chronic Disease Management

Ongoing care and support to individuals affected by chronic health conditions to improve their quality of life.

Medicare Hospice Benefit

A provision under Medicare that covers palliative and supportive care for terminally ill patients, including medications, nursing care, and psychological support.

6-month Prognosis

An estimate of the likely course and outcome of a disease or condition over a six-month period.