Question 31 · LEK · Second medical opinion
According to the principles of medical ethics, in the case of diagnostic and therapeutic doubts, the doctor should:
- A. verify his or her knowledge with other people he or she trusts.
- B. ensure that the patient is consulted by another doctor, in awareness of the fact that the doctor conducting the treatment is responsible for the whole procedure.
- C. provide the patient with further diagnostic tests.
- D. refer the patient to any other doctor according to patient’s preference.
- E. inform the patient that, due to diagnostic difficulties, no treatment is undertaken.
Hint
In case of doubt the doctor seeks another doctor's opinion, but think about who remains responsible for the whole treatment.
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