Table 2.
Virtue Continua
| Virtue (V.) | POLE1(excess) | MEAN | POLE2 (deficiency) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doctor decides | Negotiation | Patient decides |
| 2 | ALL get treatment | Justice/Fairness | Select few get treated |
| 3 | Overly trusted | Trustworthiness/(including maintaining confidentiality) | No trust |
| 4 | Constant litigation worry | Lawfulness | Ignore legal constraints |
| 5 | Constantly seeks Guidance from peers and/or professional bodies | Collaboration (Making Collaborative Decisions/Seek guidance) | Self –guided/Does not consult |
| 6 | Use own values and beliefs | Cultural competence | Go with patient’s values and beliefs only |
| 7 | Too involved (Over emotional) | Emotional Intelligence (including Interpersonal Communication) | Distant/Aloof |
| 8 | Treat at all cost | Awareness of limits to treatments | Limited consideration of treatment options |
| 9 | Constant mentoring/overly directive | Mentorship (and being an approachable mentor) | No interest in mentorship |
| 10 | Trying to cater to all aspects – Arts/humanities science, spiritual and physical | Balanced approach | Just one approach—e.g. science/clinical only |
| 11 | Over-analytical (Navel gazing) | Reflexive | Never reflect |
| 12 | Foolhardy risk taker | Courage (to speak out and act) | Cowardice (Avoids conflict) |
| 13 | Thinking they are bullet proof | Resilience | Avoidance of any stress |
| 14 | Obsessed with finances/resources | Resource awareness | No consideration of resources |
| 15 | Seen it all/know it all/can deal with anything | Phronesis | Applies purely theory or just follows guidelines |