International Code of Medical Ethics
Adopted by W s the General Assembly of the World Medical Association, London, UK, October 1949, supplemented by 22nd World Medical Assembly, Sydney, Australia, August 1968 and 35th World Medical Assembly, Venice, Italy, October 1983
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOCTORS
The physician must always maintain the highest professional standards.
The physician must not allow self-interest reasons, impact on freedom and independence of a professional decision, which must be made solely in the interest of the patient.
The physician must put at the heart of compassion and respect for human dignity and the patient is… Continue reading