How do you express your opinions on controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, and cloning?

"When it comes to controversial topics such as abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and cloning, I will give my opinions more freely in a social setting with friends versus in the workplace or around patients. If at work, I would try to keep my personal opinion to myself or, at the very least, remain diplomatic by expressing how each side has their right to an opinion."

This question is the time to discuss how you remain tactful when controversial topics arise. While you can and will have your own opinions on each controversial medical topic as a medical student and future practicing physician, you always need to keep the patient's best needs in mind and have these conversations in a non-controversial manner.

"These are important yet controversial topics, especially in medicine. While everyone is entitled to his or her own opinions, I believe there are appropriate times and locations for expression. Unless directly pertaining to patient care, these topics should be avoided in the workplace."

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