Question 61 · LEK · Relations with other physicians
Are doctors in their professional dealings allowed to consult bioenergotherapist or natural medicine specialist?
- A. it is only allowable in terminal conditions.
- B. it is acceptable as a so-called operating in a state of higher necessity.
- C. yes, but only upon patient’s consent.
- D. professional self-government issues a special permission for such consultations.
- E. such conduct would go against medical ethics’ principles which forbid cooperation with people treating patients with untested healing methods.
Hint
The Code bans doctors from cooperating with people who treat patients without qualifications or with unverified methods.
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