Physicians' Responsibility to the Patient

Year: 2014

Resolution Number: 30

Action Taken: Approved

Status:

Author(s): Michael Simon, MD

Sponsor: Evangeline J. Spindler, MD

On behalf of:

Committee: Reaffirmation Calendar

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That physicians’ responsibility to patients under their care is paramount; and be it further RESOLVED: That when there is a conflict between a patient’s best interest and the needs or requirements of third parties, the physician must place the well being of his/her patient above the well being of him/herself and the financial needs of third parties.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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