Are physicians obligated always to act in the patient's best interests?

The principle that physicians should always act in the best interests of the present patient is widely endorsed. At the same time, and often within the same document, it is recognised that there are appropriate exceptions to this principle. Unfortunately, little, if any, guidance is provided regardi...

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Main Author: Wendler, David (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 2010
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2010, Volume: 36, Issue: 2, Pages: 66-70
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