Society is not the only dynamic entity in the doctor-patient relationship. Medicine as a science is perpetually changing, while medicine as an art is characterized by constancy and fidelity. The science of medicine and the rapid change in technology applied to medicine mean that there may be conflict between practice, innovation and what the public demands. This conflict could jeopardize medicine's social contract and must be addressed firmly. Provided that the practice is challenged by new technologies, the right course of action cannot be dictated by morality and standards based on previous experiences. When the correct course of action is unclear, dialogue is necessary to find a consensus between what is right and the common good. Dialogue is the basis of ethics as opposed to morality. The debate is urgent and must be global, inclusive and binding for the conduct of all doctors if the social contract is to be honored while avoiding ruptures or discontinuities. The social contract between medicine and society provides that medicine is perpetually available to the patient according to the stated methods. The patient accesses medical care with all privacy rights and expects to complete the consultation, counting on the doctor's discretion and his entire personality, however, technology allows genetic tests, which speak loudly about the essence of a person and their offspring, which can redefine the expectations of that person, their family and their neighbors. If the gene for a disease is found, the patient may be stigmatized and subject to prejudice or exclusion. For example, if a simple test could unequivocally predict premature death from heart or cerebrovascular disease, which employer would invest in prof... middle of paper... practice, we must always meet the needs of our patients, giving them warmth, comfort and showing that medicine is here to take care of el1os. We cannot ignore the discoveries of science. Findings are not necessarily good or bad. It's your application that is good or bad. These outcomes relate to how we do our work and how we perceive our place in the universe. Perhaps we are not prepared for the implications of a new discovery. If the discovery means the truth, are our previous beliefs a lie? When will this new truth be destroyed by new truths? Ethics calls us to discuss with our communities and colleagues the right course of action, the correct application and a good plan for the future. Conflicts should be resolved simply. Medical ethics are critical to preserving the ancient beauty of medicine and leading to the responsible use of science and technology.
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