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THE VIRTUES IN PSYCHIATRIC PRACTICE

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Using as a guide Pellegrino and Thomasma's “end-oriented beneficence model” of the virtues in medical practice, the author derives from the cardinal forms of psychiatric treatment a set of virtues particular to this field. Prior work from Jung, Havens and Menzer-Benaron helps to clarify the analysis.

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    David W. Mann (Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry)

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Mann, D.W. THE VIRTUES IN PSYCHIATRIC PRACTICE. Theor Med Bioeth 18, 21–30 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1005784715885

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