Question 66 · LEK · Physician's ethical obligations
Does the Code of Medical Ethics contain regulations on doctor’s duties concerning preventive vaccinations?
- A. there is no such regulations in the Code.
- B. yes, the doctor has the duty to carry on preventive vaccinations for the benefit of the society even against patient’s will.
- C. there is an indirect regulation which states that the call of the doctor includes also disease prevention.
- D. yes, the doctor following their call to prevent diseases can vaccinate a child even against their parents’ will.
- E. B and D are correct.
Hint
The Code's opening article describes the doctor's vocation in general terms — does it mention preventing disease?
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