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Psychiatrists understand the hardships and heroism of their patients, people who have been affected by illnesses or conditions that are often misunderstood and cause great suffering, significant disability, and even, at times, loss of life. Psychiatrists learn about the most sensitive aspects of their patients’ lives and witness the strengths of their patients as they bear the burdens of disease and its repercussions. Patients with mental illness trust that psychiatrists will value and respect them as human beings. To be worthy of that trust, psychiatrists must develop and work to maintain a deep capacity for self-reflection and sensitivity to the ethical nuances of their work (Roberts 2016; Roberts and Dyer 2004).
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