On Lateness: The Ethics of Running Behind Schedule in General Practice
2025
The Ethics of Running Late in General Practice
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Author Information
Author(s): Richard C. Armitage
Primary Institution: University of Nottingham
Hypothesis
What are the ethical implications of general practitioners running behind schedule in their clinics?
Conclusion
Running late in general practice can negatively impact the quality of care and patient satisfaction, and ethical considerations must be made to manage these consequences.
Supporting Evidence
- GPs often run behind schedule, which can disrupt patient care.
- Lateness can lead to reduced patient satisfaction and quality of care.
- Ethical management of lateness is necessary to balance patient needs.
Takeaway
Doctors sometimes run late for appointments, which can make patients unhappy and affect their care. It's important to find a fair way to handle this so everyone gets the help they need.
Methodology
The paper classifies reasons for lateness and discusses ethical implications and management strategies.
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