Shared decision-making
Dr Nancy Boodhoo, MPS Head of Operations in the Caribbean and Bermuda, recently met with Professor Sir Errol Walrond to discuss the place of ethics, law and values in modern-day medicine
The biggest challenge that faces doctors in the Caribbean is trying to reconcile religious views and teachings with the law, and the wishes and rights of patients. Doctors should not discriminate against any patient, even if they have strong religious views; however, even with the best will in the world, emotions spill over and some patients have less access to, or experience a delay in, treatment. A common example would be termination of pregnancy.