Did I do no harm? The Physician as Healer: Physician Perspective

Abstract

A reflective essay based on a true patient interaction during Marie-Pier's Third Year Pediatrics rotation. Through the narrative, she explores the concept of non-maleficence, doubt, guilt and responsability in patient outcomes. Physicians aim to Do No Harm, but is that ever possible?

Keywords

• physicianship
• non-maleficence
• pediatrics
• compulsive triad
• medical school