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Table 1 The belief systems in each ring of the RToP

From: The impact of death and caring for the dying and their families on surgeons - an AI assisted systematic scoping review

Ring of personhood

Description

Innate

Houses belief systems that revolve the narratives created from the physician’s demographic features, and spiritual and religious beliefs.

Individual

Houses belief systems that focus on conscious function and personality.

Relational

Houses belief systems related to close personal relationships, such as family and friends.

Societal

Houses belief systems that pivot on sociocultural, professional, legal and ethical norms, expectations, rights, roles and responsibilities.