Encounter
A discussion forum about the ethics of the medical profession with Dr Derek North of the Auckland Medical School. His work embraces both the care of patients and the teaching of students. Medical ethics have been subjected to profound critical assessment over the past 12 months. An atmosphere of questioning and doubt has permeated the profession as well as the community. 1987 witnessed the inquiry into cervical cancer treatment at National Women's Hospital, which revealed an ever-increasing number of alarming practices. What are patients' rights? How can they properly evaluate their treatment if they are not given all of the facts?
A forum in which New Zealanders from all over the country are able to challenge those in the news - people whose decisions or actions affect the lives of others.
Primary Title
- Encounter
Date Broadcast
- Friday 20 May 1988
Start Time
- 20 : 00
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Owning Organisation
- Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand
Programme Description
- A forum in which New Zealanders from all over the country are able to challenge those in the news - people whose decisions or actions affect the lives of others.
Episode Description
- A discussion forum about the ethics of the medical profession with Dr Derek North of the Auckland Medical School. His work embraces both the care of patients and the teaching of students. Medical ethics have been subjected to profound critical assessment over the past 12 months. An atmosphere of questioning and doubt has permeated the profession as well as the community. 1987 witnessed the inquiry into cervical cancer treatment at National Women's Hospital, which revealed an ever-increasing number of alarming practices. What are patients' rights? How can they properly evaluate their treatment if they are not given all of the facts?
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Interview
Hosts
- Angela D'Audney (Presenter)
Contributors
- Professor Derek North (Medical Ethics Expert, Auckland Medical School)