Table 1.
Topics and values surveyed in the interviews*
| Life history | Ethical discernment | Patient-healthcare professional relationship |
|---|---|---|
|
Openness to change: |
Values: |
Medical roles |
| Self-direction |
Autonomy |
Medical assistance |
| Motivation |
Justice |
Education |
| Benevolence |
Counseling |
|
|
Conservation: |
Confidentiality |
|
| Tradition |
Compassion |
Professional virtues |
| Conformity |
Trust |
Integrity |
| Security |
Respect |
Justice |
| Prudence | ||
|
Self-transcendence: |
Impact of medical attention: |
Moderation |
| Universalism |
Life care |
Self-effacement |
| Benevolence |
Compliance with regulations |
Strength |
| Therapeutic utility |
Patience |
|
|
Self-enhancement: |
Imminent death risk |
|
| Achievement |
Appreciate situations and consequences |
Interpersonal values |
| Authority |
|
Compassion |
|
Anti-values |
Trust |
|
| Heteronomy |
Self-control |
|
| Injustice |
Self-effacement |
|
| Unaccountability |
||
| Indifference |
Professional competence |
|
| Disrespectfulness |
Efficiency in diagnostic |
|
| |
Malfeasance |
Efficiency in treatment |
| Discrimination | Problem resolution |
* The bold subtitles refer to the different topics surveyed in the interviews and each topic encompasses different values.