Question 23 · LEK · Physician's ethical obligations
According to the Code of Medical Ethics, the doctor's highest ethical commandment is:
- A. well-being of the patient.
- B. autonomy of the patient.
- C. care of the dignity of the medical profession.
- D. respect for the human rights.
- E. respecting the rules of a particular therapeutic entity.
Hint
Recall the Latin maxim cited in Art. 2 of the Code of Medical Ethics.
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