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Ethics goes way beyond common sense: it requires? - ANSWER: A critical-thinking
approach that examines important considerations such as fairness for all consumers,
the impact of the decision on society, and the future implications of the decision.
Hippocrates wrote a statement of principles for medical students to follow that is
important in medicine today called? - ANSWER: The Hippocratic Oath.
The Hippocratic Oath reminds students? - ANSWER: The importance of their
profession, the need to teach others, and the obligation to never knowingly harm a
paatient or divulge a confidence.
A physician who is accused of unethical behavior or conduct in violation of ethical
standards can be issued a _____
or _______ by the _______? - ANSWER: warning, censure, AMA.
The _______ may recommend the _______ or _______ of a physician from
membership in the medical association? - ANSWER: AMA, expulsion, suspension
Define alleges? - ANSWER: Someone declares without proof.
Define revocation? - ANSWER: Taking away.
What gained prominence in post WWII trials at Nuremberg, Germany? - ANSWER:
Human experimentation.
What does the Nuremberg Code remind us? - ANSWER: Basic ethical principles must
be followed when conducting medical research, or any research involving human
beings.
Who has taken a leadership role in setting standards for the ethical behavior of
physicians in the United States? - ANSWER: The AMA.
What is the AMA principles of medical ethics? - ANSWER: Human dignity, honesty,
responsibility to society, confidentiality, the need for continued study, patient
autonomy, a responsibility of the physician to improve the community, a
responsibility to the patient, and access to medical care.
Who interpret the Principles of Medical Ethics? - ANSWER: The Council on Ethical
and Judicial Affairs of the AMA.
Define 'fee splitting'? - ANSWER: The practice of a physician accepting payment from
another physician for the referral of a patient. This is considered unethical.