Question 79 · LEK · Quality and methods of treatment
According to the Code of Medical Ethics which criteria should the doctor take into consideration while deciding on the patient order for special therapy forms if they cannot be applied to all the patients simultaneously?
- A. medical.
- B. social.
- C. economic.
- D. A and B are correct.
- E. A and C are correct.
Hint
The Code accepts only one kind of criteria when scarce therapies have to be allocated between patients.
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