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Medical Ethics Autonomy Beneficence NON Maleficence Justice — DCE Clinical Case
DCE long-case and short-case station for Medical Ethics Autonomy Beneficence NON Maleficence Justice.
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Medical Ethics Autonomy Beneficence NON Maleficence Justice — Clinical Case
DCE Long Case
Patient brief
Patient: A middle-aged or older adult with multimorbidity and a presentation centred on Medical Ethics Autonomy Beneficence NON Maleficence Justice. [1]
Presenting complaint: Subacute or acute symptoms referable to Medical Ethics Autonomy Beneficence NON Maleficence Justice, with enough detail to force prioritisation. [1] [2]
Past history: Common cardiometabolic and organ comorbidities that interact with the plan. [2]
Medications: A polypharmacy list that includes at least one interaction or dosing issue. [2]
Examination: Key positives and critical negatives for dangerous differentials. [1]
Investigations: A small set of results that change management. [1] [2]
Tasks
- Present a prioritised problem list. [1]
- Defend investigations and immediate therapy. [1] [2]
- Provide safety-net and follow-up advice. [2]
Model discussion points
- Working diagnosis and acuity. [1]
- Differentials and discriminators. [2]
- Treatment sequence and monitoring. [1] [2] [3]
- Multimorbidity and communication. [2]
Short case
Focused examination or counselling station linked to Medical Ethics Autonomy Beneficence NON Maleficence Justice, with one interpretation task and one shared-decision point. [1] [2]
References
- [1]Yang H, Liu J, Li L, Jiang R, et al. Ethical implications of high attrition in AI-based mental health interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis BMC Med Ethics, 2026.PMID 42374513
- [2]Prince S, Wilkinson DJC, Schaefer GO, Lip F, et al. Artificial intelligence and medical futility BMC Med Inform Decis Mak, 2026.PMID 42310694
- [3]Straka K, Christakou E Fundamental Principles of Bioethics and Their Implementation in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: Clinical Complexities and the Imperative for Structured Ethics Education Cureus, 2026.PMID 42272598
- [4]Tiruneh MA, Mavhandu-Mudzusi AH Adherence to medical ethics and its determinants among medical doctors in Ethiopia BMC Med Ethics, 2026.PMID 42106772
- [5]Khanna S Responsible use of large language models in gastroenterology and hepatology Ther Adv Gastroenterol, 2026.PMID 42080195
- [6]Meraji M, Mahmoodian SS Developing a code of ethics in health information management Health Inf Manag, 2026.PMID 40764666
- [7]Doan HN, Chang MC Comparative Effectiveness of Unstable Versus Stable Resistance Training on Lower Limb Strength, Mobility, and Fear of Falling in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2026.PMID 42468010
- [8]Liu HW, Tsai TL Virtual Reality-assisted Physiotherapeutic Training for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2026.PMID 42468005