Question 80 · LEK · Physician's ethical obligations
An old Latin maxim: “Salus aegroti suprema lex esto”, invoked in the Code of Medical Ethics, means that it is the moral duty of the physician to:
- A. act for the good of the patient.
- B. treat the patient in a kind and elegant manner.
- C. act in accordance with one's conscience.
- D. protect the dignity of the medical profession.
- E. obey the law without exception.
Hint
Translate the Latin: 'salus' means welfare or well-being, and 'aegroti' refers to the sick person.
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