Question 23 · LDEK · Quality and methods of treatment
According to the Medical Code of Ethics is the dentist allowed to implement methods which have not been scientifically verified?
- A. yes, if he considers them good for the patient.
- B. yes, if he judges them to be effective.
- C. yes, but only if the patient’s life is at stake.
- D. no, dentists are not allowed to use scientifically unverified methods.
- E. yes, if the patient asks for it.
Hint
The Code of Medical Ethics lists categories of methods a doctor may never use outside a properly conducted experiment.
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