Professionalism in Medicine

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According to the American College of Physicians Ethics Manual, what is a profession?

  • A code of ethics
  • A specialized body of knowledge (correct)
  • A duty of service
  • A trade to be learned

What must physicians do individually and collectively?

  • Expand the body of knowledge
  • Teach the code of ethics
  • Put patient care above self-interest
  • Fulfill the duties of the profession (correct)

What is one of the ethical foundations of the medical profession?

  • Self-regulation granted by society
  • Outside influences on medicine
  • Specialized body of knowledge
  • Patient care above self-interest (correct)

What privilege is granted to the medical profession by society?

<p>Self-regulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must remain in sharp focus despite outside influences?

<p>Code of ethics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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