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According to the American College of Physicians Ethics Manual, what is a profession?
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?
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?
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?
What privilege is granted to the medical profession by society?
What must remain in sharp focus despite outside influences?
What must remain in sharp focus despite outside influences?