Question 92 · LEK · Quality and methods of treatment
The patient, according to “the American Scientific Society” recommendations, should be treated with drug A, and according to the position of “the European Scientific Society” with drug B. According to the Code of Medical Ethics a physician working in Poland should prescribe:
- A. drug A, because “the recommendations” are stronger in form than “the position”.
- B. drug A, if the patient is a US citizen, and the drug B if they are European citizens.
- C. drug B, because Poland is in the European Union.
- D. drug which is in line with the guidelines of the Polish Scientific Society.
- E. he is free to choose the drug.
Hint
Consider whether scientific societies' guidelines are legally binding and what the Code says about the doctor's choice of methods.
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