What Are Physicians’ Ethical Responsibilities to Respond to Medical Emergencies?

by G. Richard Holt, MD, MSE, MPH, MABE, D BE •

Dr. Holt is professor emeritus in the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.

References

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  3. AMA. Principles of Medical Ethics. Principle VI. Revised June 2001. Accessed December 21, 2015.