Moral and Ethical Issues - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering - page 42

competence, or engaging in fraud or
deception, to appropriate entities.
III. A physician shall respect the law and
also recognize a responsibility to seek
changes in those requirements which
are contrary to the best interests of
the patient.
IV. A physician shall respect the rights
of patients, colleagues, and other
health professionals, and shall
safeguard patient confidences
within the constraints of the law.
V. A physician shall continue to
study, apply, and advance
scientific knowledge; make
relevant information available to
patients, colleagues, and the
public; obtain consultation; and
use the talents of other health
professionals when indicated.
VI. A physician shall, in the provision of
appropriate patient care, except in
emergencies, be free to choose whom
to serve, with whom to associate, and
the environment in which to provide
medical care.
VII. A physician shall recognize a
responsibility to participate in
activities contributing to the
improvement of the community and
the betterment of public health.
VIII. A physician shall, while caring for a
patient, regard responsibility to the
patient as paramount.
IX. A physician shall support access to
medical care for all people.

III. A physician shall respect the law and
also recognize a responsibility to seek
changes in those requirements which
are contrary to the best interests of
the patient.
IV. A physician shall respect the rights
of patients, of colleagues, and of
other health professionals, and shall
safeguard patient confidences within
the constraints of the law.
V. A physician shall continue to
study, apply and advance
scientific knowledge; make
relevant information available to
patients, colleagues, and the
public; obtain consultation; and
use the talents of other health
professionals when indicated.
VI. A physician shall, in the provision of
appropriate patient care, except in
emergencies, be free to choose whom
to serve, with whom to associate,
and the environment in which to
provide medical services.
VII. A physician shall recognize a
responsibility to participate in
activities contributing to an improved
community.

For the nursing profession, the American Nurses Association formally adopted in 1976
the whose statements and interpretations provide guidance for conduct

and relationships in carrying out nursing responsibilities:
PREAMBLE: The

Code For Nurses,

is based on belief about the nature of individuals, nursing,
health, and society. Recipients and providers of nursing services are viewed as individuals
and groups who possess basic rights and responsibilities, and whose values and circumstances

Code for Nurses