Social responsibility and moral agency: transforming the doctor-patient relationship in medical practice.

Abstract

Social responsibility and moral agency in the doctor-patient relationship is a complex issue, but at the same time crucial and it can be guided by bioethical and responsibility principles. This relationship goes beyond simple professional interaction and seeks to ensure a health care model with equity and focused on the comprehensive well-being of the patient and the community. It is essential that health care professionals respect and support the moral agency of the patient, providing them with clear and understandable information, and facilitating ethical decision-making. Empathic communication and empathy are key to establishing a strong therapeutic relationship and helping the patient face difficult decisions with the most autonomy possible, confidence, and security. The intention of this article is to explore how the integration of social responsibility and moral agency can transform the doctor-patient relationship, fostering an environment of trust, mutual respect, and active collaboration in decision-making in health care practice and better decision-making. of decisions to avoid bioethical problems.