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Code of Medical Ethics, Chapter II
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Applicable Type / Vulnerability / Indicator Overlay for this Input
Political / political affiliation
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p.(None): MEDICAL PROMISE
p.(None): I accept with respect and gratitude to my Masters the title of doctor given me and fully aware of it
p.(None): I promise duties:
p.(None): • perform these duties conscientiously;
p.(None): • serve human life and health;
p.(None): • to the best of my knowledge, counteract suffering and prevent disease, and help the sick without any help
p.(None): differences such as: race, religion, nationality, political views, property status and others, with the sole aim of
p.(None): good and showing them due respect;
p.(None): • not to abuse their trust and to keep medical confidentiality even after the patient's death;
p.(None): • protect the dignity of the medical condition and do not stain it with anything, and refer to fellow doctors with their due
p.(None): with kindness, without undermining confidence in them, but with impartiality and for the well-being of the sick;
p.(None): • constantly expand my knowledge of medicine and communicate everything I can to the medical world
p.(None): invent and improve.
p.(None): I promise you this celebration!
p.(None): GENERAL PART
p.(None): Art. 1.
p.(None): 1. The principles of medical ethics result from general ethical standards.
p.(None): 2. They oblige the doctor to respect human rights and to care for the dignity of the medical profession.
p.(None): 3. Any conduct of a physician which undermines trust in the profession is a violation of the dignity of the profession.
p.(None): Art. 2.
p.(None): 1. The doctor's calling is to protect human life and health, prevent diseases, treat the sick and carry them
p.(None): relief from suffering; the doctor cannot use his medical knowledge and skill in any way contrary to this
p.(None): calling.
p.(None): 2. The highest ethical imperative of a doctor is the good of the sick - salus aegroti suprema lex esto. Market mechanisms,
p.(None): social pressures and administrative requirements do not exempt a doctor from complying with this rule.
p.(None): Art. 3.
p.(None): The doctor should always fulfill his duties with respect for the human being without
p.(None): due to age, sex, race, genetic equipment, nationality, religion, social affiliation, situation
p.(None): material, political opinions or other conditions.
p.(None): Art. 4.
p.(None): In order to fulfill his tasks, the doctor should remain free in his professional activities, in accordance with his conscience and
p.(None): modern medical knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 5.
p.(None): The medical chamber is obliged to ensure the observance of the principles of medical ethics and deontology and behavior
p.(None): the dignity of the profession by all members of the self-government
p.(None): medical as well as to ensure that the law does not violate the principles of medical ethics.
p.(None): DETAILED PART CHAPTER I
p.(None): Doctor's conduct towards the patient Art. 6.
p.(None): The physician is free to choose the methods of treatment which he considers most effective. However, it should limit
p.(None): medical activities actually needed by the patient according to the current state of knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 7.
p.(None): In particularly justified cases, the doctor may refrain from or withdraw from the treatment of the patient, except for:
p.(None): urgent cases. Without starting or withdrawing from treatment, the physician should indicate to the patient another one
p.(None): possibility of obtaining medical assistance.
p.(None): Quality of medical care Art. 8.
p.(None): The physician should carry out all diagnostic, treatment and preventive procedures with due diligence,
p.(None): giving them the necessary time.
p.(None): Art. 9.
p.(None): The doctor may start treatment only after prior examination of the patient. The exceptions are when medical advice is provided
p.(None): may only be granted remotely.
p.(None): Art. 10.
p.(None): 1. The physician should not exceed his professional skills in performing diagnostic activities,
p.(None): preventive, therapeutic and certifying.
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Health / Drug Dependence
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p.(None): CHAPTER II
p.(None): Scientific research and biomedical experiments Art. 41a.
p.(None): A doctor who conducts scientific research, in particular medical experiments,
p.(None): should comply with the standards and obligations arising from the Code of Medical Ethics and generally accepted ethical principles
p.(None): scientific research 1
p.(None): Art. 42.
p.(None): Medical experiments with human participation can be performed by a physician as long as they serve to improve the health of the patient
p.(None): participating in the experiment or contribute important data expanding the scope of medical knowledge and skills.
p.(None): The physician conducting the treatment experiment should be convinced of the expected benefits for the patient
p.(None): materially outweigh the inevitable risks.
p.(None): Art. 42a.
p.(None): 1. A physician conducting a therapeutic experiment may not expose the patient to a risk significantly greater than
p.(None): the one that threatens a person not subjected to this experiment.
p.(None): 2. A physician conducting a research experiment may take only a minimal risk.
p.(None): Art. 43.
p.(None): 1. The physician must obtain prior informed consent from the person to be subjected to the medical experiment
p.(None): her about all aspects of the experience that may concern her and about the right to withdraw from
p.(None): participate in the experiment.
p.(None): 2. The person expressing consent to participate in the experiment cannot do so under the influence of dependence on the doctor or
p.(None): being under any pressure.
p.(None): 3. The doctor cannot conduct research experiments with the participation of incapacitated persons, service soldiers
p.(None): essential and persons deprived of liberty, with the exception of research conducted for the benefit of these groups.
p.(None): Art. 44.
p.(None): 1. In the case of a patient incapable of making informed decisions and expressing will, the physician should get on
p.(None): the consent of his statutory representative or guardianship court in writing.
p.(None): 2. A necessary condition to undertake a medical experiment with the participation of the persons mentioned in sec. 1 is missing
p.(None): the possibility of carrying out tests of comparable effectiveness with the participation of people capable of giving consent.
p.(None): Art. 45.
p.(None): 1. A physician participating in medical experiments must conduct them in accordance with the principles of scientific research.
p.(None): Experiments involving humans should be preceded by in vitro and in vivo tests on animals. Pets
p.(None): subjected to experiments should be handled appropriately and, as far as possible, protected from suffering.
p.(None): 2. A physician is not allowed to carry out research experiments involving a human being in the embryonic stage.
p.(None): 3. A physician may conduct therapeutic experiments involving a human in the embryonic stage only if:
p.(None): the expected health benefits significantly exceed the health risks of untested embryos
p.(None): healing.
p.(None): Art. 46.
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Health / Drug Usage
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p.(None): may only be granted remotely.
p.(None): Art. 10.
p.(None): 1. The physician should not exceed his professional skills in performing diagnostic activities,
p.(None): preventive, therapeutic and certifying.
p.(None): 2. If the scope of these activities exceeds the skills of the doctor, then he should refer to a more competent one
p.(None): friend. This does not apply to emergencies and
p.(None): serious illnesses, when delay may endanger the health or life of the patient.
p.(None): Art. 11.
p.(None): A physician should endeavor to practice his profession in conditions that ensure the appropriate quality of care
p.(None): patient.
p.(None): Respect for patients' rights Art. 12.
p.(None): 1. A doctor should treat patients in a friendly and cultural manner, respecting their personal dignity, the right to intimacy and
p.(None): privacy.
p.(None): 2. The relationship between the patient and the doctor should be based on their mutual trust; therefore the patient should have
p.(None): the right to choose a doctor.
p.(None): Art. 13.
p.(None): 1. It is the doctor's duty to respect the patient's right to consciously participate in decisions concerning
p.(None): his health.
p.(None): 2. The information provided to the patient should be formulated in a way that is understandable to him.
p.(None): 3. The physician should inform the patient about the potential risk of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures i
p.(None): the expected benefits related to the performance of these procedures, as well as the possibilities of using another
p.(None): medical procedure.
p.(None): Art. 14.
p.(None): The doctor cannot use his influence on the patient for any purpose other than therapeutic.
p.(None): Art. 15.
p.(None): 1. Diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures require the patient's consent. If the patient is incapable of
p.(None): informed consent should be expressed by his statutory representative or the person actually caring for it
p.(None): patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of a minor, the doctor should also try to obtain his consent, if he is able to do so
p.(None): knowingly expressing this consent.
p.(None): 3. The initiation of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive procedures without the patient's consent may be allowed
p.(None): only exceptionally in special cases of threat to the life or health of the patient or other people.
p.(None): 4. The examination without the required consent of the patient may also be performed by the physician on the order of an authority or institution
p.(None): authorized to do so under the law, as long as it does not create excessive health risk for the patient.
p.(None): 5. If consent to the proposed procedure is not obtained, the physician should continue to surround him as much as possible
p.(None): the patient under medical care.
p.(None): Art. 16.
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p.(None): it is formulated by a doctor under pressure or in the expectation of personal gain.
p.(None): CHAPTER II
p.(None): Scientific research and biomedical experiments Art. 41a.
p.(None): A doctor who conducts scientific research, in particular medical experiments,
p.(None): should comply with the standards and obligations arising from the Code of Medical Ethics and generally accepted ethical principles
p.(None): scientific research 1
p.(None): Art. 42.
p.(None): Medical experiments with human participation can be performed by a physician as long as they serve to improve the health of the patient
p.(None): participating in the experiment or contribute important data expanding the scope of medical knowledge and skills.
p.(None): The physician conducting the treatment experiment should be convinced of the expected benefits for the patient
p.(None): materially outweigh the inevitable risks.
p.(None): Art. 42a.
p.(None): 1. A physician conducting a therapeutic experiment may not expose the patient to a risk significantly greater than
p.(None): the one that threatens a person not subjected to this experiment.
p.(None): 2. A physician conducting a research experiment may take only a minimal risk.
p.(None): Art. 43.
p.(None): 1. The physician must obtain prior informed consent from the person to be subjected to the medical experiment
p.(None): her about all aspects of the experience that may concern her and about the right to withdraw from
p.(None): participate in the experiment.
p.(None): 2. The person expressing consent to participate in the experiment cannot do so under the influence of dependence on the doctor or
p.(None): being under any pressure.
p.(None): 3. The doctor cannot conduct research experiments with the participation of incapacitated persons, service soldiers
p.(None): essential and persons deprived of liberty, with the exception of research conducted for the benefit of these groups.
p.(None): Art. 44.
p.(None): 1. In the case of a patient incapable of making informed decisions and expressing will, the physician should get on
p.(None): the consent of his statutory representative or guardianship court in writing.
p.(None): 2. A necessary condition to undertake a medical experiment with the participation of the persons mentioned in sec. 1 is missing
p.(None): the possibility of carrying out tests of comparable effectiveness with the participation of people capable of giving consent.
p.(None): Art. 45.
p.(None): 1. A physician participating in medical experiments must conduct them in accordance with the principles of scientific research.
p.(None): Experiments involving humans should be preceded by in vitro and in vivo tests on animals. Pets
p.(None): subjected to experiments should be handled appropriately and, as far as possible, protected from suffering.
p.(None): 2. A physician is not allowed to carry out research experiments involving a human being in the embryonic stage.
p.(None): 3. A physician may conduct therapeutic experiments involving a human in the embryonic stage only if:
p.(None): the expected health benefits significantly exceed the health risks of untested embryos
p.(None): healing.
p.(None): Art. 46.
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Health / Mentally Incapacitated
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p.(None): friend. This does not apply to emergencies and
p.(None): serious illnesses, when delay may endanger the health or life of the patient.
p.(None): Art. 11.
p.(None): A physician should endeavor to practice his profession in conditions that ensure the appropriate quality of care
p.(None): patient.
p.(None): Respect for patients' rights Art. 12.
p.(None): 1. A doctor should treat patients in a friendly and cultural manner, respecting their personal dignity, the right to intimacy and
p.(None): privacy.
p.(None): 2. The relationship between the patient and the doctor should be based on their mutual trust; therefore the patient should have
p.(None): the right to choose a doctor.
p.(None): Art. 13.
p.(None): 1. It is the doctor's duty to respect the patient's right to consciously participate in decisions concerning
p.(None): his health.
p.(None): 2. The information provided to the patient should be formulated in a way that is understandable to him.
p.(None): 3. The physician should inform the patient about the potential risk of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures i
p.(None): the expected benefits related to the performance of these procedures, as well as the possibilities of using another
p.(None): medical procedure.
p.(None): Art. 14.
p.(None): The doctor cannot use his influence on the patient for any purpose other than therapeutic.
p.(None): Art. 15.
p.(None): 1. Diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures require the patient's consent. If the patient is incapable of
p.(None): informed consent should be expressed by his statutory representative or the person actually caring for it
p.(None): patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of a minor, the doctor should also try to obtain his consent, if he is able to do so
p.(None): knowingly expressing this consent.
p.(None): 3. The initiation of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive procedures without the patient's consent may be allowed
p.(None): only exceptionally in special cases of threat to the life or health of the patient or other people.
p.(None): 4. The examination without the required consent of the patient may also be performed by the physician on the order of an authority or institution
p.(None): authorized to do so under the law, as long as it does not create excessive health risk for the patient.
p.(None): 5. If consent to the proposed procedure is not obtained, the physician should continue to surround him as much as possible
p.(None): the patient under medical care.
p.(None): Art. 16.
p.(None): 1. A physician may not inform a patient about his or her health condition or treatment, if the patient so wishes.
p.(None): Informing the family or other people should be agreed with the patient.
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p.(None): participating in the experiment or contribute important data expanding the scope of medical knowledge and skills.
p.(None): The physician conducting the treatment experiment should be convinced of the expected benefits for the patient
p.(None): materially outweigh the inevitable risks.
p.(None): Art. 42a.
p.(None): 1. A physician conducting a therapeutic experiment may not expose the patient to a risk significantly greater than
p.(None): the one that threatens a person not subjected to this experiment.
p.(None): 2. A physician conducting a research experiment may take only a minimal risk.
p.(None): Art. 43.
p.(None): 1. The physician must obtain prior informed consent from the person to be subjected to the medical experiment
p.(None): her about all aspects of the experience that may concern her and about the right to withdraw from
p.(None): participate in the experiment.
p.(None): 2. The person expressing consent to participate in the experiment cannot do so under the influence of dependence on the doctor or
p.(None): being under any pressure.
p.(None): 3. The doctor cannot conduct research experiments with the participation of incapacitated persons, service soldiers
p.(None): essential and persons deprived of liberty, with the exception of research conducted for the benefit of these groups.
p.(None): Art. 44.
p.(None): 1. In the case of a patient incapable of making informed decisions and expressing will, the physician should get on
p.(None): the consent of his statutory representative or guardianship court in writing.
p.(None): 2. A necessary condition to undertake a medical experiment with the participation of the persons mentioned in sec. 1 is missing
p.(None): the possibility of carrying out tests of comparable effectiveness with the participation of people capable of giving consent.
p.(None): Art. 45.
p.(None): 1. A physician participating in medical experiments must conduct them in accordance with the principles of scientific research.
p.(None): Experiments involving humans should be preceded by in vitro and in vivo tests on animals. Pets
p.(None): subjected to experiments should be handled appropriately and, as far as possible, protected from suffering.
p.(None): 2. A physician is not allowed to carry out research experiments involving a human being in the embryonic stage.
p.(None): 3. A physician may conduct therapeutic experiments involving a human in the embryonic stage only if:
p.(None): the expected health benefits significantly exceed the health risks of untested embryos
p.(None): healing.
p.(None): Art. 46.
p.(None): The design of any human experiment should be clearly defined and submitted for independent evaluation
p.(None): ethics committee for its approval.
p.(None): Art. 47.
p.(None): A medical experiment involving a human can only be carried out under the supervision of a medical practitioner
p.(None): appropriately high qualifications.
p.(None): Art. 48.
p.(None): All discoveries and observations related to the practice of the profession should be passed on to the medical community and
p.(None): publish mainly in the medical press.
p.(None): Art. 49.
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Health / Motherhood/Family
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p.(None): informed consent should be expressed by his statutory representative or the person actually caring for it
p.(None): patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of a minor, the doctor should also try to obtain his consent, if he is able to do so
p.(None): knowingly expressing this consent.
p.(None): 3. The initiation of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive procedures without the patient's consent may be allowed
p.(None): only exceptionally in special cases of threat to the life or health of the patient or other people.
p.(None): 4. The examination without the required consent of the patient may also be performed by the physician on the order of an authority or institution
p.(None): authorized to do so under the law, as long as it does not create excessive health risk for the patient.
p.(None): 5. If consent to the proposed procedure is not obtained, the physician should continue to surround him as much as possible
p.(None): the patient under medical care.
p.(None): Art. 16.
p.(None): 1. A physician may not inform a patient about his or her health condition or treatment, if the patient so wishes.
p.(None): Informing the family or other people should be agreed with the patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of an unconscious patient, the doctor may provide the patient with the necessary information for the patient's benefit
p.(None): whom he is convinced that it is acting in the patient's interest.
p.(None): 3. In the case of a minor patient, the doctor is obliged to inform his / her legal representative or
p.(None): de facto guardian.
p.(None): Art. 17.
p.(None): In the event of an unfavorable prognosis for the patient, the doctor should inform the patient with tact and caution.
p.(None): The message about the diagnosis and poor prognosis may not be given to the patient only if the doctor is present
p.(None): deeply convinced that its disclosure will cause serious suffering of the patient or other adverse health
p.(None): aftermath; however, at the patient's express request, the physician should provide full information.
p.(None): Art. 18.
p.(None): The attending physician may not object to the patient asking for an opinion on his or her health condition and medical procedures
p.(None): another doctor. At the patient's request, it should facilitate such a consultation.
p.(None): Art. 19.
p.(None): During treatment, the patient has the right to benefit from the care of family or friends, as well as to contact a clergyman.
p.(None): The physician should be sympathetic towards the relatives of the patient who express concerns about their health and life towards the physician
p.(None): sick.
p.(None): Art. 20.
p.(None): The doctor undertaking the care of the patient should try to ensure the continuity of treatment, and if necessary also
p.(None): help from other doctors.
p.(None): Art. 21.
p.(None): If a doctor makes a serious mistake or unexpected complications occur during treatment,
p.(None): the physician should inform the patient about it and take steps to correct their consequences.
p.(None): Art. 22.
p.(None): In cases requiring specific forms of diagnosis, therapy or preventive actions, which cannot be
p.(None): when used simultaneously in all in need, the ordering physician should be based on
p.(None): medical criteria.
p.(None): Medical confidentiality Art. 23.
p.(None): The doctor is obliged to keep medical confidentiality. The information about the patient and his surroundings are kept secret
p.(None): obtained by a doctor in connection with performed professional activities. The death of a sick person does not release him from his duty
p.(None): keeping medical confidentiality.
p.(None): Art. 24.
p.(None): It is not a breach of medical confidentiality to provide information about the patient's health to another doctor, if
p.(None): it is necessary for further treatment or for the assessment of the patient's state of health.
p.(None): Art. 25.
p.(None): Exemption from keeping medical confidentiality may take place:
p.(None): • when the patient agrees to it,
p.(None): • if keeping the secrecy significantly threatens the health or life of the patient or other people, and
p.(None): • if required by law.
p.(None): Art. 26.
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p.(None): Art. 62.
p.(None): You may only practice medicine under your own name. A physician may only use the titles he is entitled to
p.(None): professional and scientific.
p.(None): Art. 63.
p.(None): 1. A doctor creates his professional opinion only on the basis of the results of his work, therefore all advertising
p.(None): is forbidden.
p.(None): 2. The doctor should not consent to the use of his name and image for commercial purposes.
p.(None): Art. 64.
p.(None): During the performance of his work, the doctor must remain sober and not be subject to any measures
p.(None): addictive.
p.(None): Art. 65.
p.(None): The physician must not impose his services on the sick or attract patients in a manner inconsistent with the principles of ethics i
p.(None): medical deontology and loyalty to colleagues.
p.(None): Art. 66.
p.(None): 1. The doctor has the right to make an appointment about the amount of the fee before starting treatment.
p.(None): 2. Emergency assistance is an exception to this rule. In the absence of appropriate price lists, the doctor should refer to
p.(None): your consideration, the value of the service rendered, your own costs, your qualifications and, if possible, your situation
p.(None): material of the patient.
p.(None): 3. The doctor may treat it free of charge.
p.(None): 4. The doctor is not allowed to use unfair competition methods, especially in the area of unreliable information about
p.(None): your options for action and the cost of treatment.
p.(None): Art. 67.
p.(None): It is good practice to treat other physicians and their immediate family members free of charge, including widows, widowers and
p.(None): orphans after doctors.
p.(None): Art. 68.
p.(None): If the employment of a doctor shows that he should fulfill his obligations towards the patients entrusted to his care without
p.(None): financial benefits on their part, they may not demand remuneration from these sick in any form, nor
p.(None): make treatment dependent on material benefits.
p.(None): CHAPTER V
p.(None): The doctor and the public Art. 69.
p.(None): A doctor cannot refuse medical attention in urgent cases, if the patient is unable to do so
p.(None): obtaining it from institutions appointed to provide assistance.
p.(None): Art. 70.
p.(None): The tasks performed by the doctor give him the basis for demanding protection of his personal dignity and bodily inviolability
p.(None): and assistance in the performance of professional activities.
p.(None): Art. 71.
p.(None): The physician has a duty to draw the attention of the public, authorities and every patient to the importance of health protection, as well as to
p.(None): ecological threat. The doctor cannot propagate attitudes through his conduct, also outside his work
p.(None): anti-health.
p.(None): Art. 72.
p.(None): A physician conducting a mass epidemiological study should aim to obtain results that
p.(None): will be used to improve the health of society. These studies are not expected to pose a health risk
p.(None): people participating in them.
p.(None): Art. 73.
p.(None): A physician who decides to participate in an organized form of protest is not exempt from the obligation to provide
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Health / Physically Ill
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p.(None): MEDICAL PROMISE
p.(None): I accept with respect and gratitude to my Masters the title of doctor given me and fully aware of it
p.(None): I promise duties:
p.(None): • perform these duties conscientiously;
p.(None): • serve human life and health;
p.(None): • to the best of my knowledge, counteract suffering and prevent disease, and help the sick without any help
p.(None): differences such as: race, religion, nationality, political views, property status and others, with the sole aim of
p.(None): good and showing them due respect;
p.(None): • not to abuse their trust and to keep medical confidentiality even after the patient's death;
p.(None): • protect the dignity of the medical condition and do not stain it with anything, and refer to fellow doctors with their due
p.(None): with kindness, without undermining confidence in them, but with impartiality and for the well-being of the sick;
p.(None): • constantly expand my knowledge of medicine and communicate everything I can to the medical world
p.(None): invent and improve.
p.(None): I promise you this celebration!
p.(None): GENERAL PART
p.(None): Art. 1.
p.(None): 1. The principles of medical ethics result from general ethical standards.
p.(None): 2. They oblige the doctor to respect human rights and to care for the dignity of the medical profession.
p.(None): 3. Any conduct of a physician which undermines trust in the profession is a violation of the dignity of the profession.
p.(None): Art. 2.
p.(None): 1. The doctor's calling is to protect human life and health, prevent diseases, treat the sick and carry them
p.(None): relief from suffering; the doctor cannot use his medical knowledge and skill in any way contrary to this
p.(None): calling.
p.(None): 2. The highest ethical imperative of a doctor is the good of the sick - salus aegroti suprema lex esto. Market mechanisms,
p.(None): social pressures and administrative requirements do not exempt a doctor from complying with this rule.
p.(None): Art. 3.
p.(None): The doctor should always fulfill his duties with respect for the human being without
p.(None): due to age, sex, race, genetic equipment, nationality, religion, social affiliation, situation
p.(None): material, political opinions or other conditions.
p.(None): Art. 4.
p.(None): In order to fulfill his tasks, the doctor should remain free in his professional activities, in accordance with his conscience and
p.(None): modern medical knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 5.
p.(None): The medical chamber is obliged to ensure the observance of the principles of medical ethics and deontology and behavior
p.(None): the dignity of the profession by all members of the self-government
p.(None): medical as well as to ensure that the law does not violate the principles of medical ethics.
p.(None): DETAILED PART CHAPTER I
p.(None): Doctor's conduct towards the patient Art. 6.
p.(None): The physician is free to choose the methods of treatment which he considers most effective. However, it should limit
p.(None): medical activities actually needed by the patient according to the current state of knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 7.
p.(None): In particularly justified cases, the doctor may refrain from or withdraw from the treatment of the patient, except for:
p.(None): urgent cases. Without starting or withdrawing from treatment, the physician should indicate to the patient another one
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p.(None): Informing the family or other people should be agreed with the patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of an unconscious patient, the doctor may provide the patient with the necessary information for the patient's benefit
p.(None): whom he is convinced that it is acting in the patient's interest.
p.(None): 3. In the case of a minor patient, the doctor is obliged to inform his / her legal representative or
p.(None): de facto guardian.
p.(None): Art. 17.
p.(None): In the event of an unfavorable prognosis for the patient, the doctor should inform the patient with tact and caution.
p.(None): The message about the diagnosis and poor prognosis may not be given to the patient only if the doctor is present
p.(None): deeply convinced that its disclosure will cause serious suffering of the patient or other adverse health
p.(None): aftermath; however, at the patient's express request, the physician should provide full information.
p.(None): Art. 18.
p.(None): The attending physician may not object to the patient asking for an opinion on his or her health condition and medical procedures
p.(None): another doctor. At the patient's request, it should facilitate such a consultation.
p.(None): Art. 19.
p.(None): During treatment, the patient has the right to benefit from the care of family or friends, as well as to contact a clergyman.
p.(None): The physician should be sympathetic towards the relatives of the patient who express concerns about their health and life towards the physician
p.(None): sick.
p.(None): Art. 20.
p.(None): The doctor undertaking the care of the patient should try to ensure the continuity of treatment, and if necessary also
p.(None): help from other doctors.
p.(None): Art. 21.
p.(None): If a doctor makes a serious mistake or unexpected complications occur during treatment,
p.(None): the physician should inform the patient about it and take steps to correct their consequences.
p.(None): Art. 22.
p.(None): In cases requiring specific forms of diagnosis, therapy or preventive actions, which cannot be
p.(None): when used simultaneously in all in need, the ordering physician should be based on
p.(None): medical criteria.
p.(None): Medical confidentiality Art. 23.
p.(None): The doctor is obliged to keep medical confidentiality. The information about the patient and his surroundings are kept secret
p.(None): obtained by a doctor in connection with performed professional activities. The death of a sick person does not release him from his duty
p.(None): keeping medical confidentiality.
p.(None): Art. 24.
p.(None): It is not a breach of medical confidentiality to provide information about the patient's health to another doctor, if
p.(None): it is necessary for further treatment or for the assessment of the patient's state of health.
p.(None): Art. 25.
p.(None): Exemption from keeping medical confidentiality may take place:
p.(None): • when the patient agrees to it,
p.(None): • if keeping the secrecy significantly threatens the health or life of the patient or other people, and
p.(None): • if required by law.
p.(None): Art. 26.
p.(None): It is not a breach of medical confidentiality if, following a medical examination at the request of an authorized
p.(None): under the law of the authority, the test result will be communicated
p.(None): principals; However, an indispensable condition is that the doctor informs the person who is about it before the examination
p.(None): is to be investigated. Any information that is not necessary to support the conclusions of the audit should
p.(None): still be covered
p.(None): medical secret.
p.(None): Art. 27.
p.(None): The doctor has the right to reveal any noticed facts of a threat to health or life as a result of violating human rights.
p.(None): Art. 28.
p.(None): The physician should ensure that persons assisting or assisting him in his work observe professional secrecy.
p.(None): Their admission to confidentiality should cover only information necessary for proper performance
p.(None): their professional activities. The doctor must ensure that medical records are properly kept and secured
p.(None): before its disclosure. Medical documentation should contain
p.(None): only the information needed for medical treatment.
p.(None): Art. 29.
p.(None): The doctor and persons cooperating with him are obliged to protect the confidentiality of the information contained in the material
p.(None): the genetic makeup of patients and their families.
p.(None): Helping the sick in terminal states Art. 30.
p.(None): The doctor should make every effort to provide the patient with humane care
p.(None): terminal and dignified conditions for dying. The physician should fully alleviate the suffering of terminally ill patients and
p.(None): maintain, as far as possible, the quality of the ending life.
p.(None): Art. 31.
p.(None): The doctor must not use euthanasia or assist the patient in committing suicide.
p.(None): Art. 32.
p.(None): 1. In terminal states the physician is not obliged to undertake and conduct resuscitation or persistent therapy i
p.(None): the use of emergency measures.
p.(None): 2. The decision to stop resuscitation rests with the physician and is related to the assessment of therapeutic chances.
p.(None): Transplantation Art. 33.
p.(None): The physician may take cells, tissues, and organs from the cadaver for transplantation, as long as the deceased did not express
p.(None): objection.
p.(None): Art. 34.
p.(None): After confirming cerebral death, the doctor should support the functioning of cells, tissues and organs, if any
p.(None): be transplanted.
p.(None): Art. 35.
p.(None): The physician may not receive any material or personal benefit for the collected or transplanted cells, tissues and organs.
p.(None): Art. 36.
p.(None): Collection of cells, tissues or organs from a living donor for the purpose of transplantation may only be performed from an adult
p.(None): with his written consent, under the conditions of full voluntary, after informing him of all possible
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p.(None): Art. 59.
p.(None): Doctors should support the activities of their self-government, whose task is to provide doctors with due support
p.(None): position in society. When criticizing the activities of medical self-government bodies, they should carry it out primarily
p.(None): everyone in the medical community or in medical journals.
p.(None): Art. 60.
p.(None): If the good name of the doctor is violated, and the professional liability ombudsman or the medical court does not confirm
p.(None): against the charges against him, the doctor should obtain from the medical chamber all possible assistance in remedying the damage caused to him
p.(None): damages.
p.(None): Art. 61.
p.(None): A doctor of a state office, local government office or any public or private institution should be honest
p.(None): fulfill obligations made towards these institutions; however, the doctor should not follow the employer's instructions
p.(None): contrary to the principles of medical ethics and deontology.
p.(None): Art. 62.
p.(None): You may only practice medicine under your own name. A physician may only use the titles he is entitled to
p.(None): professional and scientific.
p.(None): Art. 63.
p.(None): 1. A doctor creates his professional opinion only on the basis of the results of his work, therefore all advertising
p.(None): is forbidden.
p.(None): 2. The doctor should not consent to the use of his name and image for commercial purposes.
p.(None): Art. 64.
p.(None): During the performance of his work, the doctor must remain sober and not be subject to any measures
p.(None): addictive.
p.(None): Art. 65.
p.(None): The physician must not impose his services on the sick or attract patients in a manner inconsistent with the principles of ethics i
p.(None): medical deontology and loyalty to colleagues.
p.(None): Art. 66.
p.(None): 1. The doctor has the right to make an appointment about the amount of the fee before starting treatment.
p.(None): 2. Emergency assistance is an exception to this rule. In the absence of appropriate price lists, the doctor should refer to
p.(None): your consideration, the value of the service rendered, your own costs, your qualifications and, if possible, your situation
p.(None): material of the patient.
p.(None): 3. The doctor may treat it free of charge.
p.(None): 4. The doctor is not allowed to use unfair competition methods, especially in the area of unreliable information about
p.(None): your options for action and the cost of treatment.
p.(None): Art. 67.
p.(None): It is good practice to treat other physicians and their immediate family members free of charge, including widows, widowers and
p.(None): orphans after doctors.
p.(None): Art. 68.
p.(None): If the employment of a doctor shows that he should fulfill his obligations towards the patients entrusted to his care without
p.(None): financial benefits on their part, they may not demand remuneration from these sick in any form, nor
p.(None): make treatment dependent on material benefits.
p.(None): CHAPTER V
p.(None): The doctor and the public Art. 69.
p.(None): A doctor cannot refuse medical attention in urgent cases, if the patient is unable to do so
p.(None): obtaining it from institutions appointed to provide assistance.
p.(None): Art. 70.
p.(None): The tasks performed by the doctor give him the basis for demanding protection of his personal dignity and bodily inviolability
p.(None): and assistance in the performance of professional activities.
p.(None): Art. 71.
p.(None): The physician has a duty to draw the attention of the public, authorities and every patient to the importance of health protection, as well as to
p.(None): ecological threat. The doctor cannot propagate attitudes through his conduct, also outside his work
p.(None): anti-health.
p.(None): Art. 72.
p.(None): A physician conducting a mass epidemiological study should aim to obtain results that
p.(None): will be used to improve the health of society. These studies are not expected to pose a health risk
p.(None): people participating in them.
p.(None): Art. 73.
p.(None): A physician who decides to participate in an organized form of protest is not exempt from the obligation to provide
p.(None): medical assistance, as long as failure to render such assistance may expose the patient to loss of life or deterioration of health.
p.(None): Art. 74.
p.(None): The doctor may not participate in the act of killing life, assisting in torture or other degrading treatment
p.(None): human. Nor can he use his knowledge and skills to facilitate the use of any cruel form
p.(None): proceedings.
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p.(None): Art. 36.
p.(None): Collection of cells, tissues or organs from a living donor for the purpose of transplantation may only be performed from an adult
p.(None): with his written consent, under the conditions of full voluntary, after informing him of all possible
p.(None): the consequences of this treatment. Collection of an organ necessary for life from a living donor is not allowed.
p.(None): Art. 37.
p.(None): Taking bone marrow from a child is allowed with the consent of the child's legal representative. In the case of a minor,
p.(None): if it is capable of giving informed consent, its consent should also be obtained.
p.(None): Procreation Art. 38.
p.(None): 1. The physician should be particularly responsible for the process of transmitting human life.
p.(None): 2. The physician should provide information consistent with medical knowledge about fertilization processes and methods of regulation
p.(None): conception, taking into account their effectiveness, mechanism of action and risk.
p.(None): 3. The doctor is obliged to familiarize patients with the possibilities of modern medical genetics, as well as diagnostics and
p.(None): pre-birth therapy. By passing on the above
p.(None): information, the physician is obliged to inform about the risks associated with prenatal examinations.
p.(None): Art. 39.
p.(None): By taking medical measures in a pregnant woman, the doctor is also responsible for the health and life of her baby. Because
p.(None): it is the doctor's responsibility to try to preserve the health and life of the child also before its birth.
p.(None): Art. 39a.
p.(None): The physician may not participate in human cloning procedures for reproductive or therapeutic purposes.
p.(None): Medical certificates Art. 40.
p.(None): The issuing of medical certificates is allowed only on the basis of a recent examination or appropriate documentation.
p.(None): Art. 41.
p.(None): Any medical certificate or other medical document should allow
p.(None): identification of the doctor who issued it. The content of the document should be consistent with the physician's knowledge and conscience. Can not be
p.(None): it is formulated by a doctor under pressure or in the expectation of personal gain.
p.(None): CHAPTER II
p.(None): Scientific research and biomedical experiments Art. 41a.
p.(None): A doctor who conducts scientific research, in particular medical experiments,
p.(None): should comply with the standards and obligations arising from the Code of Medical Ethics and generally accepted ethical principles
p.(None): scientific research 1
p.(None): Art. 42.
p.(None): Medical experiments with human participation can be performed by a physician as long as they serve to improve the health of the patient
p.(None): participating in the experiment or contribute important data expanding the scope of medical knowledge and skills.
p.(None): The physician conducting the treatment experiment should be convinced of the expected benefits for the patient
p.(None): materially outweigh the inevitable risks.
p.(None): Art. 42a.
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Health / Terminally Ill
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p.(None): principals; However, an indispensable condition is that the doctor informs the person who is about it before the examination
p.(None): is to be investigated. Any information that is not necessary to support the conclusions of the audit should
p.(None): still be covered
p.(None): medical secret.
p.(None): Art. 27.
p.(None): The doctor has the right to reveal any noticed facts of a threat to health or life as a result of violating human rights.
p.(None): Art. 28.
p.(None): The physician should ensure that persons assisting or assisting him in his work observe professional secrecy.
p.(None): Their admission to confidentiality should cover only information necessary for proper performance
p.(None): their professional activities. The doctor must ensure that medical records are properly kept and secured
p.(None): before its disclosure. Medical documentation should contain
p.(None): only the information needed for medical treatment.
p.(None): Art. 29.
p.(None): The doctor and persons cooperating with him are obliged to protect the confidentiality of the information contained in the material
p.(None): the genetic makeup of patients and their families.
p.(None): Helping the sick in terminal states Art. 30.
p.(None): The doctor should make every effort to provide the patient with humane care
p.(None): terminal and dignified conditions for dying. The physician should fully alleviate the suffering of terminally ill patients and
p.(None): maintain, as far as possible, the quality of the ending life.
p.(None): Art. 31.
p.(None): The doctor must not use euthanasia or assist the patient in committing suicide.
p.(None): Art. 32.
p.(None): 1. In terminal states the physician is not obliged to undertake and conduct resuscitation or persistent therapy i
p.(None): the use of emergency measures.
p.(None): 2. The decision to stop resuscitation rests with the physician and is related to the assessment of therapeutic chances.
p.(None): Transplantation Art. 33.
p.(None): The physician may take cells, tissues, and organs from the cadaver for transplantation, as long as the deceased did not express
p.(None): objection.
p.(None): Art. 34.
p.(None): After confirming cerebral death, the doctor should support the functioning of cells, tissues and organs, if any
p.(None): be transplanted.
p.(None): Art. 35.
p.(None): The physician may not receive any material or personal benefit for the collected or transplanted cells, tissues and organs.
p.(None): Art. 36.
p.(None): Collection of cells, tissues or organs from a living donor for the purpose of transplantation may only be performed from an adult
p.(None): with his written consent, under the conditions of full voluntary, after informing him of all possible
p.(None): the consequences of this treatment. Collection of an organ necessary for life from a living donor is not allowed.
p.(None): Art. 37.
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p.(None): • when the patient agrees to it,
p.(None): • if keeping the secrecy significantly threatens the health or life of the patient or other people, and
p.(None): • if required by law.
p.(None): Art. 26.
p.(None): It is not a breach of medical confidentiality if, following a medical examination at the request of an authorized
p.(None): under the law of the authority, the test result will be communicated
p.(None): principals; However, an indispensable condition is that the doctor informs the person who is about it before the examination
p.(None): is to be investigated. Any information that is not necessary to support the conclusions of the audit should
p.(None): still be covered
p.(None): medical secret.
p.(None): Art. 27.
p.(None): The doctor has the right to reveal any noticed facts of a threat to health or life as a result of violating human rights.
p.(None): Art. 28.
p.(None): The physician should ensure that persons assisting or assisting him in his work observe professional secrecy.
p.(None): Their admission to confidentiality should cover only information necessary for proper performance
p.(None): their professional activities. The doctor must ensure that medical records are properly kept and secured
p.(None): before its disclosure. Medical documentation should contain
p.(None): only the information needed for medical treatment.
p.(None): Art. 29.
p.(None): The doctor and persons cooperating with him are obliged to protect the confidentiality of the information contained in the material
p.(None): the genetic makeup of patients and their families.
p.(None): Helping the sick in terminal states Art. 30.
p.(None): The doctor should make every effort to provide the patient with humane care
p.(None): terminal and dignified conditions for dying. The physician should fully alleviate the suffering of terminally ill patients and
p.(None): maintain, as far as possible, the quality of the ending life.
p.(None): Art. 31.
p.(None): The doctor must not use euthanasia or assist the patient in committing suicide.
p.(None): Art. 32.
p.(None): 1. In terminal states the physician is not obliged to undertake and conduct resuscitation or persistent therapy i
p.(None): the use of emergency measures.
p.(None): 2. The decision to stop resuscitation rests with the physician and is related to the assessment of therapeutic chances.
p.(None): Transplantation Art. 33.
p.(None): The physician may take cells, tissues, and organs from the cadaver for transplantation, as long as the deceased did not express
p.(None): objection.
p.(None): Art. 34.
p.(None): After confirming cerebral death, the doctor should support the functioning of cells, tissues and organs, if any
p.(None): be transplanted.
p.(None): Art. 35.
p.(None): The physician may not receive any material or personal benefit for the collected or transplanted cells, tissues and organs.
p.(None): Art. 36.
p.(None): Collection of cells, tissues or organs from a living donor for the purpose of transplantation may only be performed from an adult
p.(None): with his written consent, under the conditions of full voluntary, after informing him of all possible
p.(None): the consequences of this treatment. Collection of an organ necessary for life from a living donor is not allowed.
p.(None): Art. 37.
p.(None): Taking bone marrow from a child is allowed with the consent of the child's legal representative. In the case of a minor,
p.(None): if it is capable of giving informed consent, its consent should also be obtained.
p.(None): Procreation Art. 38.
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p.(None): informed consent should be expressed by his statutory representative or the person actually caring for it
p.(None): patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of a minor, the doctor should also try to obtain his consent, if he is able to do so
p.(None): knowingly expressing this consent.
p.(None): 3. The initiation of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive procedures without the patient's consent may be allowed
p.(None): only exceptionally in special cases of threat to the life or health of the patient or other people.
p.(None): 4. The examination without the required consent of the patient may also be performed by the physician on the order of an authority or institution
p.(None): authorized to do so under the law, as long as it does not create excessive health risk for the patient.
p.(None): 5. If consent to the proposed procedure is not obtained, the physician should continue to surround him as much as possible
p.(None): the patient under medical care.
p.(None): Art. 16.
p.(None): 1. A physician may not inform a patient about his or her health condition or treatment, if the patient so wishes.
p.(None): Informing the family or other people should be agreed with the patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of an unconscious patient, the doctor may provide the patient with the necessary information for the patient's benefit
p.(None): whom he is convinced that it is acting in the patient's interest.
p.(None): 3. In the case of a minor patient, the doctor is obliged to inform his / her legal representative or
p.(None): de facto guardian.
p.(None): Art. 17.
p.(None): In the event of an unfavorable prognosis for the patient, the doctor should inform the patient with tact and caution.
p.(None): The message about the diagnosis and poor prognosis may not be given to the patient only if the doctor is present
p.(None): deeply convinced that its disclosure will cause serious suffering of the patient or other adverse health
p.(None): aftermath; however, at the patient's express request, the physician should provide full information.
p.(None): Art. 18.
p.(None): The attending physician may not object to the patient asking for an opinion on his or her health condition and medical procedures
p.(None): another doctor. At the patient's request, it should facilitate such a consultation.
p.(None): Art. 19.
p.(None): During treatment, the patient has the right to benefit from the care of family or friends, as well as to contact a clergyman.
p.(None): The physician should be sympathetic towards the relatives of the patient who express concerns about their health and life towards the physician
p.(None): sick.
p.(None): Art. 20.
p.(None): The doctor undertaking the care of the patient should try to ensure the continuity of treatment, and if necessary also
p.(None): help from other doctors.
p.(None): Art. 21.
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p.(None): principals; However, an indispensable condition is that the doctor informs the person who is about it before the examination
p.(None): is to be investigated. Any information that is not necessary to support the conclusions of the audit should
p.(None): still be covered
p.(None): medical secret.
p.(None): Art. 27.
p.(None): The doctor has the right to reveal any noticed facts of a threat to health or life as a result of violating human rights.
p.(None): Art. 28.
p.(None): The physician should ensure that persons assisting or assisting him in his work observe professional secrecy.
p.(None): Their admission to confidentiality should cover only information necessary for proper performance
p.(None): their professional activities. The doctor must ensure that medical records are properly kept and secured
p.(None): before its disclosure. Medical documentation should contain
p.(None): only the information needed for medical treatment.
p.(None): Art. 29.
p.(None): The doctor and persons cooperating with him are obliged to protect the confidentiality of the information contained in the material
p.(None): the genetic makeup of patients and their families.
p.(None): Helping the sick in terminal states Art. 30.
p.(None): The doctor should make every effort to provide the patient with humane care
p.(None): terminal and dignified conditions for dying. The physician should fully alleviate the suffering of terminally ill patients and
p.(None): maintain, as far as possible, the quality of the ending life.
p.(None): Art. 31.
p.(None): The doctor must not use euthanasia or assist the patient in committing suicide.
p.(None): Art. 32.
p.(None): 1. In terminal states the physician is not obliged to undertake and conduct resuscitation or persistent therapy i
p.(None): the use of emergency measures.
p.(None): 2. The decision to stop resuscitation rests with the physician and is related to the assessment of therapeutic chances.
p.(None): Transplantation Art. 33.
p.(None): The physician may take cells, tissues, and organs from the cadaver for transplantation, as long as the deceased did not express
p.(None): objection.
p.(None): Art. 34.
p.(None): After confirming cerebral death, the doctor should support the functioning of cells, tissues and organs, if any
p.(None): be transplanted.
p.(None): Art. 35.
p.(None): The physician may not receive any material or personal benefit for the collected or transplanted cells, tissues and organs.
p.(None): Art. 36.
p.(None): Collection of cells, tissues or organs from a living donor for the purpose of transplantation may only be performed from an adult
p.(None): with his written consent, under the conditions of full voluntary, after informing him of all possible
p.(None): the consequences of this treatment. Collection of an organ necessary for life from a living donor is not allowed.
p.(None): Art. 37.
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Health / patients in emergency situations
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p.(None): modern medical knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 5.
p.(None): The medical chamber is obliged to ensure the observance of the principles of medical ethics and deontology and behavior
p.(None): the dignity of the profession by all members of the self-government
p.(None): medical as well as to ensure that the law does not violate the principles of medical ethics.
p.(None): DETAILED PART CHAPTER I
p.(None): Doctor's conduct towards the patient Art. 6.
p.(None): The physician is free to choose the methods of treatment which he considers most effective. However, it should limit
p.(None): medical activities actually needed by the patient according to the current state of knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 7.
p.(None): In particularly justified cases, the doctor may refrain from or withdraw from the treatment of the patient, except for:
p.(None): urgent cases. Without starting or withdrawing from treatment, the physician should indicate to the patient another one
p.(None): possibility of obtaining medical assistance.
p.(None): Quality of medical care Art. 8.
p.(None): The physician should carry out all diagnostic, treatment and preventive procedures with due diligence,
p.(None): giving them the necessary time.
p.(None): Art. 9.
p.(None): The doctor may start treatment only after prior examination of the patient. The exceptions are when medical advice is provided
p.(None): may only be granted remotely.
p.(None): Art. 10.
p.(None): 1. The physician should not exceed his professional skills in performing diagnostic activities,
p.(None): preventive, therapeutic and certifying.
p.(None): 2. If the scope of these activities exceeds the skills of the doctor, then he should refer to a more competent one
p.(None): friend. This does not apply to emergencies and
p.(None): serious illnesses, when delay may endanger the health or life of the patient.
p.(None): Art. 11.
p.(None): A physician should endeavor to practice his profession in conditions that ensure the appropriate quality of care
p.(None): patient.
p.(None): Respect for patients' rights Art. 12.
p.(None): 1. A doctor should treat patients in a friendly and cultural manner, respecting their personal dignity, the right to intimacy and
p.(None): privacy.
p.(None): 2. The relationship between the patient and the doctor should be based on their mutual trust; therefore the patient should have
p.(None): the right to choose a doctor.
p.(None): Art. 13.
p.(None): 1. It is the doctor's duty to respect the patient's right to consciously participate in decisions concerning
p.(None): his health.
p.(None): 2. The information provided to the patient should be formulated in a way that is understandable to him.
p.(None): 3. The physician should inform the patient about the potential risk of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures i
p.(None): the expected benefits related to the performance of these procedures, as well as the possibilities of using another
p.(None): medical procedure.
p.(None): Art. 14.
p.(None): The doctor cannot use his influence on the patient for any purpose other than therapeutic.
p.(None): Art. 15.
p.(None): 1. Diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures require the patient's consent. If the patient is incapable of
p.(None): informed consent should be expressed by his statutory representative or the person actually caring for it
p.(None): patient.
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p.(None): • protect the dignity of the medical condition and do not stain it with anything, and refer to fellow doctors with their due
p.(None): with kindness, without undermining confidence in them, but with impartiality and for the well-being of the sick;
p.(None): • constantly expand my knowledge of medicine and communicate everything I can to the medical world
p.(None): invent and improve.
p.(None): I promise you this celebration!
p.(None): GENERAL PART
p.(None): Art. 1.
p.(None): 1. The principles of medical ethics result from general ethical standards.
p.(None): 2. They oblige the doctor to respect human rights and to care for the dignity of the medical profession.
p.(None): 3. Any conduct of a physician which undermines trust in the profession is a violation of the dignity of the profession.
p.(None): Art. 2.
p.(None): 1. The doctor's calling is to protect human life and health, prevent diseases, treat the sick and carry them
p.(None): relief from suffering; the doctor cannot use his medical knowledge and skill in any way contrary to this
p.(None): calling.
p.(None): 2. The highest ethical imperative of a doctor is the good of the sick - salus aegroti suprema lex esto. Market mechanisms,
p.(None): social pressures and administrative requirements do not exempt a doctor from complying with this rule.
p.(None): Art. 3.
p.(None): The doctor should always fulfill his duties with respect for the human being without
p.(None): due to age, sex, race, genetic equipment, nationality, religion, social affiliation, situation
p.(None): material, political opinions or other conditions.
p.(None): Art. 4.
p.(None): In order to fulfill his tasks, the doctor should remain free in his professional activities, in accordance with his conscience and
p.(None): modern medical knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 5.
p.(None): The medical chamber is obliged to ensure the observance of the principles of medical ethics and deontology and behavior
p.(None): the dignity of the profession by all members of the self-government
p.(None): medical as well as to ensure that the law does not violate the principles of medical ethics.
p.(None): DETAILED PART CHAPTER I
p.(None): Doctor's conduct towards the patient Art. 6.
p.(None): The physician is free to choose the methods of treatment which he considers most effective. However, it should limit
p.(None): medical activities actually needed by the patient according to the current state of knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 7.
p.(None): In particularly justified cases, the doctor may refrain from or withdraw from the treatment of the patient, except for:
p.(None): urgent cases. Without starting or withdrawing from treatment, the physician should indicate to the patient another one
p.(None): possibility of obtaining medical assistance.
p.(None): Quality of medical care Art. 8.
p.(None): The physician should carry out all diagnostic, treatment and preventive procedures with due diligence,
p.(None): giving them the necessary time.
p.(None): Art. 9.
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p.(None): maintain, as far as possible, the quality of the ending life.
p.(None): Art. 31.
p.(None): The doctor must not use euthanasia or assist the patient in committing suicide.
p.(None): Art. 32.
p.(None): 1. In terminal states the physician is not obliged to undertake and conduct resuscitation or persistent therapy i
p.(None): the use of emergency measures.
p.(None): 2. The decision to stop resuscitation rests with the physician and is related to the assessment of therapeutic chances.
p.(None): Transplantation Art. 33.
p.(None): The physician may take cells, tissues, and organs from the cadaver for transplantation, as long as the deceased did not express
p.(None): objection.
p.(None): Art. 34.
p.(None): After confirming cerebral death, the doctor should support the functioning of cells, tissues and organs, if any
p.(None): be transplanted.
p.(None): Art. 35.
p.(None): The physician may not receive any material or personal benefit for the collected or transplanted cells, tissues and organs.
p.(None): Art. 36.
p.(None): Collection of cells, tissues or organs from a living donor for the purpose of transplantation may only be performed from an adult
p.(None): with his written consent, under the conditions of full voluntary, after informing him of all possible
p.(None): the consequences of this treatment. Collection of an organ necessary for life from a living donor is not allowed.
p.(None): Art. 37.
p.(None): Taking bone marrow from a child is allowed with the consent of the child's legal representative. In the case of a minor,
p.(None): if it is capable of giving informed consent, its consent should also be obtained.
p.(None): Procreation Art. 38.
p.(None): 1. The physician should be particularly responsible for the process of transmitting human life.
p.(None): 2. The physician should provide information consistent with medical knowledge about fertilization processes and methods of regulation
p.(None): conception, taking into account their effectiveness, mechanism of action and risk.
p.(None): 3. The doctor is obliged to familiarize patients with the possibilities of modern medical genetics, as well as diagnostics and
p.(None): pre-birth therapy. By passing on the above
p.(None): information, the physician is obliged to inform about the risks associated with prenatal examinations.
p.(None): Art. 39.
p.(None): By taking medical measures in a pregnant woman, the doctor is also responsible for the health and life of her baby. Because
p.(None): it is the doctor's responsibility to try to preserve the health and life of the child also before its birth.
p.(None): Art. 39a.
p.(None): The physician may not participate in human cloning procedures for reproductive or therapeutic purposes.
p.(None): Medical certificates Art. 40.
p.(None): The issuing of medical certificates is allowed only on the basis of a recent examination or appropriate documentation.
p.(None): Art. 41.
p.(None): Any medical certificate or other medical document should allow
p.(None): identification of the doctor who issued it. The content of the document should be consistent with the physician's knowledge and conscience. Can not be
p.(None): it is formulated by a doctor under pressure or in the expectation of personal gain.
p.(None): CHAPTER II
p.(None): Scientific research and biomedical experiments Art. 41a.
p.(None): A doctor who conducts scientific research, in particular medical experiments,
p.(None): should comply with the standards and obligations arising from the Code of Medical Ethics and generally accepted ethical principles
p.(None): scientific research 1
p.(None): Art. 42.
p.(None): Medical experiments with human participation can be performed by a physician as long as they serve to improve the health of the patient
p.(None): participating in the experiment or contribute important data expanding the scope of medical knowledge and skills.
p.(None): The physician conducting the treatment experiment should be convinced of the expected benefits for the patient
p.(None): materially outweigh the inevitable risks.
p.(None): Art. 42a.
p.(None): 1. A physician conducting a therapeutic experiment may not expose the patient to a risk significantly greater than
p.(None): the one that threatens a person not subjected to this experiment.
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Social / Incarcerated
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p.(None): scientific research 1
p.(None): Art. 42.
p.(None): Medical experiments with human participation can be performed by a physician as long as they serve to improve the health of the patient
p.(None): participating in the experiment or contribute important data expanding the scope of medical knowledge and skills.
p.(None): The physician conducting the treatment experiment should be convinced of the expected benefits for the patient
p.(None): materially outweigh the inevitable risks.
p.(None): Art. 42a.
p.(None): 1. A physician conducting a therapeutic experiment may not expose the patient to a risk significantly greater than
p.(None): the one that threatens a person not subjected to this experiment.
p.(None): 2. A physician conducting a research experiment may take only a minimal risk.
p.(None): Art. 43.
p.(None): 1. The physician must obtain prior informed consent from the person to be subjected to the medical experiment
p.(None): her about all aspects of the experience that may concern her and about the right to withdraw from
p.(None): participate in the experiment.
p.(None): 2. The person expressing consent to participate in the experiment cannot do so under the influence of dependence on the doctor or
p.(None): being under any pressure.
p.(None): 3. The doctor cannot conduct research experiments with the participation of incapacitated persons, service soldiers
p.(None): essential and persons deprived of liberty, with the exception of research conducted for the benefit of these groups.
p.(None): Art. 44.
p.(None): 1. In the case of a patient incapable of making informed decisions and expressing will, the physician should get on
p.(None): the consent of his statutory representative or guardianship court in writing.
p.(None): 2. A necessary condition to undertake a medical experiment with the participation of the persons mentioned in sec. 1 is missing
p.(None): the possibility of carrying out tests of comparable effectiveness with the participation of people capable of giving consent.
p.(None): Art. 45.
p.(None): 1. A physician participating in medical experiments must conduct them in accordance with the principles of scientific research.
p.(None): Experiments involving humans should be preceded by in vitro and in vivo tests on animals. Pets
p.(None): subjected to experiments should be handled appropriately and, as far as possible, protected from suffering.
p.(None): 2. A physician is not allowed to carry out research experiments involving a human being in the embryonic stage.
p.(None): 3. A physician may conduct therapeutic experiments involving a human in the embryonic stage only if:
p.(None): the expected health benefits significantly exceed the health risks of untested embryos
p.(None): healing.
p.(None): Art. 46.
p.(None): The design of any human experiment should be clearly defined and submitted for independent evaluation
p.(None): ethics committee for its approval.
p.(None): Art. 47.
p.(None): A medical experiment involving a human can only be carried out under the supervision of a medical practitioner
p.(None): appropriately high qualifications.
p.(None): Art. 48.
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Social / Property Ownership
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p.(None): MEDICAL PROMISE
p.(None): I accept with respect and gratitude to my Masters the title of doctor given me and fully aware of it
p.(None): I promise duties:
p.(None): • perform these duties conscientiously;
p.(None): • serve human life and health;
p.(None): • to the best of my knowledge, counteract suffering and prevent disease, and help the sick without any help
p.(None): differences such as: race, religion, nationality, political views, property status and others, with the sole aim of
p.(None): good and showing them due respect;
p.(None): • not to abuse their trust and to keep medical confidentiality even after the patient's death;
p.(None): • protect the dignity of the medical condition and do not stain it with anything, and refer to fellow doctors with their due
p.(None): with kindness, without undermining confidence in them, but with impartiality and for the well-being of the sick;
p.(None): • constantly expand my knowledge of medicine and communicate everything I can to the medical world
p.(None): invent and improve.
p.(None): I promise you this celebration!
p.(None): GENERAL PART
p.(None): Art. 1.
p.(None): 1. The principles of medical ethics result from general ethical standards.
p.(None): 2. They oblige the doctor to respect human rights and to care for the dignity of the medical profession.
p.(None): 3. Any conduct of a physician which undermines trust in the profession is a violation of the dignity of the profession.
p.(None): Art. 2.
p.(None): 1. The doctor's calling is to protect human life and health, prevent diseases, treat the sick and carry them
p.(None): relief from suffering; the doctor cannot use his medical knowledge and skill in any way contrary to this
p.(None): calling.
p.(None): 2. The highest ethical imperative of a doctor is the good of the sick - salus aegroti suprema lex esto. Market mechanisms,
p.(None): social pressures and administrative requirements do not exempt a doctor from complying with this rule.
p.(None): Art. 3.
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Social / Racial Minority
Searching for indicator race:
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p.(None): MEDICAL PROMISE
p.(None): I accept with respect and gratitude to my Masters the title of doctor given me and fully aware of it
p.(None): I promise duties:
p.(None): • perform these duties conscientiously;
p.(None): • serve human life and health;
p.(None): • to the best of my knowledge, counteract suffering and prevent disease, and help the sick without any help
p.(None): differences such as: race, religion, nationality, political views, property status and others, with the sole aim of
p.(None): good and showing them due respect;
p.(None): • not to abuse their trust and to keep medical confidentiality even after the patient's death;
p.(None): • protect the dignity of the medical condition and do not stain it with anything, and refer to fellow doctors with their due
p.(None): with kindness, without undermining confidence in them, but with impartiality and for the well-being of the sick;
p.(None): • constantly expand my knowledge of medicine and communicate everything I can to the medical world
p.(None): invent and improve.
p.(None): I promise you this celebration!
p.(None): GENERAL PART
p.(None): Art. 1.
p.(None): 1. The principles of medical ethics result from general ethical standards.
p.(None): 2. They oblige the doctor to respect human rights and to care for the dignity of the medical profession.
p.(None): 3. Any conduct of a physician which undermines trust in the profession is a violation of the dignity of the profession.
p.(None): Art. 2.
p.(None): 1. The doctor's calling is to protect human life and health, prevent diseases, treat the sick and carry them
p.(None): relief from suffering; the doctor cannot use his medical knowledge and skill in any way contrary to this
p.(None): calling.
p.(None): 2. The highest ethical imperative of a doctor is the good of the sick - salus aegroti suprema lex esto. Market mechanisms,
p.(None): social pressures and administrative requirements do not exempt a doctor from complying with this rule.
p.(None): Art. 3.
p.(None): The doctor should always fulfill his duties with respect for the human being without
p.(None): due to age, sex, race, genetic equipment, nationality, religion, social affiliation, situation
p.(None): material, political opinions or other conditions.
p.(None): Art. 4.
p.(None): In order to fulfill his tasks, the doctor should remain free in his professional activities, in accordance with his conscience and
p.(None): modern medical knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 5.
p.(None): The medical chamber is obliged to ensure the observance of the principles of medical ethics and deontology and behavior
p.(None): the dignity of the profession by all members of the self-government
p.(None): medical as well as to ensure that the law does not violate the principles of medical ethics.
p.(None): DETAILED PART CHAPTER I
p.(None): Doctor's conduct towards the patient Art. 6.
p.(None): The physician is free to choose the methods of treatment which he considers most effective. However, it should limit
p.(None): medical activities actually needed by the patient according to the current state of knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 7.
p.(None): In particularly justified cases, the doctor may refrain from or withdraw from the treatment of the patient, except for:
p.(None): urgent cases. Without starting or withdrawing from treatment, the physician should indicate to the patient another one
p.(None): possibility of obtaining medical assistance.
p.(None): Quality of medical care Art. 8.
p.(None): The physician should carry out all diagnostic, treatment and preventive procedures with due diligence,
p.(None): giving them the necessary time.
p.(None): Art. 9.
p.(None): The doctor may start treatment only after prior examination of the patient. The exceptions are when medical advice is provided
p.(None): may only be granted remotely.
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Social / Religion
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p.(None): MEDICAL PROMISE
p.(None): I accept with respect and gratitude to my Masters the title of doctor given me and fully aware of it
p.(None): I promise duties:
p.(None): • perform these duties conscientiously;
p.(None): • serve human life and health;
p.(None): • to the best of my knowledge, counteract suffering and prevent disease, and help the sick without any help
p.(None): differences such as: race, religion, nationality, political views, property status and others, with the sole aim of
p.(None): good and showing them due respect;
p.(None): • not to abuse their trust and to keep medical confidentiality even after the patient's death;
p.(None): • protect the dignity of the medical condition and do not stain it with anything, and refer to fellow doctors with their due
p.(None): with kindness, without undermining confidence in them, but with impartiality and for the well-being of the sick;
p.(None): • constantly expand my knowledge of medicine and communicate everything I can to the medical world
p.(None): invent and improve.
p.(None): I promise you this celebration!
p.(None): GENERAL PART
p.(None): Art. 1.
p.(None): 1. The principles of medical ethics result from general ethical standards.
p.(None): 2. They oblige the doctor to respect human rights and to care for the dignity of the medical profession.
p.(None): 3. Any conduct of a physician which undermines trust in the profession is a violation of the dignity of the profession.
p.(None): Art. 2.
p.(None): 1. The doctor's calling is to protect human life and health, prevent diseases, treat the sick and carry them
p.(None): relief from suffering; the doctor cannot use his medical knowledge and skill in any way contrary to this
p.(None): calling.
p.(None): 2. The highest ethical imperative of a doctor is the good of the sick - salus aegroti suprema lex esto. Market mechanisms,
p.(None): social pressures and administrative requirements do not exempt a doctor from complying with this rule.
p.(None): Art. 3.
p.(None): The doctor should always fulfill his duties with respect for the human being without
p.(None): due to age, sex, race, genetic equipment, nationality, religion, social affiliation, situation
p.(None): material, political opinions or other conditions.
p.(None): Art. 4.
p.(None): In order to fulfill his tasks, the doctor should remain free in his professional activities, in accordance with his conscience and
p.(None): modern medical knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 5.
p.(None): The medical chamber is obliged to ensure the observance of the principles of medical ethics and deontology and behavior
p.(None): the dignity of the profession by all members of the self-government
p.(None): medical as well as to ensure that the law does not violate the principles of medical ethics.
p.(None): DETAILED PART CHAPTER I
p.(None): Doctor's conduct towards the patient Art. 6.
p.(None): The physician is free to choose the methods of treatment which he considers most effective. However, it should limit
p.(None): medical activities actually needed by the patient according to the current state of knowledge.
p.(None): Art. 7.
p.(None): In particularly justified cases, the doctor may refrain from or withdraw from the treatment of the patient, except for:
p.(None): urgent cases. Without starting or withdrawing from treatment, the physician should indicate to the patient another one
p.(None): possibility of obtaining medical assistance.
p.(None): Quality of medical care Art. 8.
p.(None): The physician should carry out all diagnostic, treatment and preventive procedures with due diligence,
p.(None): giving them the necessary time.
p.(None): Art. 9.
p.(None): The doctor may start treatment only after prior examination of the patient. The exceptions are when medical advice is provided
p.(None): may only be granted remotely.
p.(None): Art. 10.
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p.(None): the right to choose a doctor.
p.(None): Art. 13.
p.(None): 1. It is the doctor's duty to respect the patient's right to consciously participate in decisions concerning
p.(None): his health.
p.(None): 2. The information provided to the patient should be formulated in a way that is understandable to him.
p.(None): 3. The physician should inform the patient about the potential risk of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures i
p.(None): the expected benefits related to the performance of these procedures, as well as the possibilities of using another
p.(None): medical procedure.
p.(None): Art. 14.
p.(None): The doctor cannot use his influence on the patient for any purpose other than therapeutic.
p.(None): Art. 15.
p.(None): 1. Diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures require the patient's consent. If the patient is incapable of
p.(None): informed consent should be expressed by his statutory representative or the person actually caring for it
p.(None): patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of a minor, the doctor should also try to obtain his consent, if he is able to do so
p.(None): knowingly expressing this consent.
p.(None): 3. The initiation of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive procedures without the patient's consent may be allowed
p.(None): only exceptionally in special cases of threat to the life or health of the patient or other people.
p.(None): 4. The examination without the required consent of the patient may also be performed by the physician on the order of an authority or institution
p.(None): authorized to do so under the law, as long as it does not create excessive health risk for the patient.
p.(None): 5. If consent to the proposed procedure is not obtained, the physician should continue to surround him as much as possible
p.(None): the patient under medical care.
p.(None): Art. 16.
p.(None): 1. A physician may not inform a patient about his or her health condition or treatment, if the patient so wishes.
p.(None): Informing the family or other people should be agreed with the patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of an unconscious patient, the doctor may provide the patient with the necessary information for the patient's benefit
p.(None): whom he is convinced that it is acting in the patient's interest.
p.(None): 3. In the case of a minor patient, the doctor is obliged to inform his / her legal representative or
p.(None): de facto guardian.
p.(None): Art. 17.
p.(None): In the event of an unfavorable prognosis for the patient, the doctor should inform the patient with tact and caution.
p.(None): The message about the diagnosis and poor prognosis may not be given to the patient only if the doctor is present
p.(None): deeply convinced that its disclosure will cause serious suffering of the patient or other adverse health
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p.(None): Art. 22.
p.(None): In cases requiring specific forms of diagnosis, therapy or preventive actions, which cannot be
p.(None): when used simultaneously in all in need, the ordering physician should be based on
p.(None): medical criteria.
p.(None): Medical confidentiality Art. 23.
p.(None): The doctor is obliged to keep medical confidentiality. The information about the patient and his surroundings are kept secret
p.(None): obtained by a doctor in connection with performed professional activities. The death of a sick person does not release him from his duty
p.(None): keeping medical confidentiality.
p.(None): Art. 24.
p.(None): It is not a breach of medical confidentiality to provide information about the patient's health to another doctor, if
p.(None): it is necessary for further treatment or for the assessment of the patient's state of health.
p.(None): Art. 25.
p.(None): Exemption from keeping medical confidentiality may take place:
p.(None): • when the patient agrees to it,
p.(None): • if keeping the secrecy significantly threatens the health or life of the patient or other people, and
p.(None): • if required by law.
p.(None): Art. 26.
p.(None): It is not a breach of medical confidentiality if, following a medical examination at the request of an authorized
p.(None): under the law of the authority, the test result will be communicated
p.(None): principals; However, an indispensable condition is that the doctor informs the person who is about it before the examination
p.(None): is to be investigated. Any information that is not necessary to support the conclusions of the audit should
p.(None): still be covered
p.(None): medical secret.
p.(None): Art. 27.
p.(None): The doctor has the right to reveal any noticed facts of a threat to health or life as a result of violating human rights.
p.(None): Art. 28.
p.(None): The physician should ensure that persons assisting or assisting him in his work observe professional secrecy.
p.(None): Their admission to confidentiality should cover only information necessary for proper performance
p.(None): their professional activities. The doctor must ensure that medical records are properly kept and secured
p.(None): before its disclosure. Medical documentation should contain
p.(None): only the information needed for medical treatment.
p.(None): Art. 29.
p.(None): The doctor and persons cooperating with him are obliged to protect the confidentiality of the information contained in the material
p.(None): the genetic makeup of patients and their families.
p.(None): Helping the sick in terminal states Art. 30.
p.(None): The doctor should make every effort to provide the patient with humane care
p.(None): terminal and dignified conditions for dying. The physician should fully alleviate the suffering of terminally ill patients and
p.(None): maintain, as far as possible, the quality of the ending life.
p.(None): Art. 31.
p.(None): The doctor must not use euthanasia or assist the patient in committing suicide.
p.(None): Art. 32.
p.(None): 1. In terminal states the physician is not obliged to undertake and conduct resuscitation or persistent therapy i
p.(None): the use of emergency measures.
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p.(None): your consideration, the value of the service rendered, your own costs, your qualifications and, if possible, your situation
p.(None): material of the patient.
p.(None): 3. The doctor may treat it free of charge.
p.(None): 4. The doctor is not allowed to use unfair competition methods, especially in the area of unreliable information about
p.(None): your options for action and the cost of treatment.
p.(None): Art. 67.
p.(None): It is good practice to treat other physicians and their immediate family members free of charge, including widows, widowers and
p.(None): orphans after doctors.
p.(None): Art. 68.
p.(None): If the employment of a doctor shows that he should fulfill his obligations towards the patients entrusted to his care without
p.(None): financial benefits on their part, they may not demand remuneration from these sick in any form, nor
p.(None): make treatment dependent on material benefits.
p.(None): CHAPTER V
p.(None): The doctor and the public Art. 69.
p.(None): A doctor cannot refuse medical attention in urgent cases, if the patient is unable to do so
p.(None): obtaining it from institutions appointed to provide assistance.
p.(None): Art. 70.
p.(None): The tasks performed by the doctor give him the basis for demanding protection of his personal dignity and bodily inviolability
p.(None): and assistance in the performance of professional activities.
p.(None): Art. 71.
p.(None): The physician has a duty to draw the attention of the public, authorities and every patient to the importance of health protection, as well as to
p.(None): ecological threat. The doctor cannot propagate attitudes through his conduct, also outside his work
p.(None): anti-health.
p.(None): Art. 72.
p.(None): A physician conducting a mass epidemiological study should aim to obtain results that
p.(None): will be used to improve the health of society. These studies are not expected to pose a health risk
p.(None): people participating in them.
p.(None): Art. 73.
p.(None): A physician who decides to participate in an organized form of protest is not exempt from the obligation to provide
p.(None): medical assistance, as long as failure to render such assistance may expose the patient to loss of life or deterioration of health.
p.(None): Art. 74.
p.(None): The doctor may not participate in the act of killing life, assisting in torture or other degrading treatment
p.(None): human. Nor can he use his knowledge and skills to facilitate the use of any cruel form
p.(None): proceedings.
p.(None): Art. 75.
p.(None): The doctor cannot use doping agents and methods for non-therapeutic purposes. The use of measures and methods recognized as
p.(None): doping in people involved in sports
p.(None): unethical.
p.(None): CHAPTER VI
p.(None): Final rules Art. 76.
p.(None): In cases not provided for in the Code of Medical Ethics, the principles set out in the resolutions of the authorities should be followed
p.(None): medical self-government, in the jurisprudence of medical courts and good practices adopted by the medical community.
p.(None): Art. 77.
p.(None): Doctors teaching students should familiarize them with the Code of Medical Ethics.
p.(None): Medical students should both assimilate and respect the principles contained in this Code.
p.(None): Art. 78.
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Social / Victim of Abuse
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p.(None): MEDICAL PROMISE
p.(None): I accept with respect and gratitude to my Masters the title of doctor given me and fully aware of it
p.(None): I promise duties:
p.(None): • perform these duties conscientiously;
p.(None): • serve human life and health;
p.(None): • to the best of my knowledge, counteract suffering and prevent disease, and help the sick without any help
p.(None): differences such as: race, religion, nationality, political views, property status and others, with the sole aim of
p.(None): good and showing them due respect;
p.(None): • not to abuse their trust and to keep medical confidentiality even after the patient's death;
p.(None): • protect the dignity of the medical condition and do not stain it with anything, and refer to fellow doctors with their due
p.(None): with kindness, without undermining confidence in them, but with impartiality and for the well-being of the sick;
p.(None): • constantly expand my knowledge of medicine and communicate everything I can to the medical world
p.(None): invent and improve.
p.(None): I promise you this celebration!
p.(None): GENERAL PART
p.(None): Art. 1.
p.(None): 1. The principles of medical ethics result from general ethical standards.
p.(None): 2. They oblige the doctor to respect human rights and to care for the dignity of the medical profession.
p.(None): 3. Any conduct of a physician which undermines trust in the profession is a violation of the dignity of the profession.
p.(None): Art. 2.
p.(None): 1. The doctor's calling is to protect human life and health, prevent diseases, treat the sick and carry them
p.(None): relief from suffering; the doctor cannot use his medical knowledge and skill in any way contrary to this
p.(None): calling.
p.(None): 2. The highest ethical imperative of a doctor is the good of the sick - salus aegroti suprema lex esto. Market mechanisms,
p.(None): social pressures and administrative requirements do not exempt a doctor from complying with this rule.
p.(None): Art. 3.
p.(None): The doctor should always fulfill his duties with respect for the human being without
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Social / Youth/Minors
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p.(None): Art. 11.
p.(None): A physician should endeavor to practice his profession in conditions that ensure the appropriate quality of care
p.(None): patient.
p.(None): Respect for patients' rights Art. 12.
p.(None): 1. A doctor should treat patients in a friendly and cultural manner, respecting their personal dignity, the right to intimacy and
p.(None): privacy.
p.(None): 2. The relationship between the patient and the doctor should be based on their mutual trust; therefore the patient should have
p.(None): the right to choose a doctor.
p.(None): Art. 13.
p.(None): 1. It is the doctor's duty to respect the patient's right to consciously participate in decisions concerning
p.(None): his health.
p.(None): 2. The information provided to the patient should be formulated in a way that is understandable to him.
p.(None): 3. The physician should inform the patient about the potential risk of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures i
p.(None): the expected benefits related to the performance of these procedures, as well as the possibilities of using another
p.(None): medical procedure.
p.(None): Art. 14.
p.(None): The doctor cannot use his influence on the patient for any purpose other than therapeutic.
p.(None): Art. 15.
p.(None): 1. Diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures require the patient's consent. If the patient is incapable of
p.(None): informed consent should be expressed by his statutory representative or the person actually caring for it
p.(None): patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of a minor, the doctor should also try to obtain his consent, if he is able to do so
p.(None): knowingly expressing this consent.
p.(None): 3. The initiation of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive procedures without the patient's consent may be allowed
p.(None): only exceptionally in special cases of threat to the life or health of the patient or other people.
p.(None): 4. The examination without the required consent of the patient may also be performed by the physician on the order of an authority or institution
p.(None): authorized to do so under the law, as long as it does not create excessive health risk for the patient.
p.(None): 5. If consent to the proposed procedure is not obtained, the physician should continue to surround him as much as possible
p.(None): the patient under medical care.
p.(None): Art. 16.
p.(None): 1. A physician may not inform a patient about his or her health condition or treatment, if the patient so wishes.
p.(None): Informing the family or other people should be agreed with the patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of an unconscious patient, the doctor may provide the patient with the necessary information for the patient's benefit
p.(None): whom he is convinced that it is acting in the patient's interest.
p.(None): 3. In the case of a minor patient, the doctor is obliged to inform his / her legal representative or
p.(None): de facto guardian.
p.(None): Art. 17.
p.(None): In the event of an unfavorable prognosis for the patient, the doctor should inform the patient with tact and caution.
p.(None): The message about the diagnosis and poor prognosis may not be given to the patient only if the doctor is present
p.(None): deeply convinced that its disclosure will cause serious suffering of the patient or other adverse health
p.(None): aftermath; however, at the patient's express request, the physician should provide full information.
p.(None): Art. 18.
p.(None): The attending physician may not object to the patient asking for an opinion on his or her health condition and medical procedures
p.(None): another doctor. At the patient's request, it should facilitate such a consultation.
p.(None): Art. 19.
p.(None): During treatment, the patient has the right to benefit from the care of family or friends, as well as to contact a clergyman.
p.(None): The physician should be sympathetic towards the relatives of the patient who express concerns about their health and life towards the physician
p.(None): sick.
p.(None): Art. 20.
p.(None): The doctor undertaking the care of the patient should try to ensure the continuity of treatment, and if necessary also
p.(None): help from other doctors.
p.(None): Art. 21.
p.(None): If a doctor makes a serious mistake or unexpected complications occur during treatment,
p.(None): the physician should inform the patient about it and take steps to correct their consequences.
p.(None): Art. 22.
p.(None): In cases requiring specific forms of diagnosis, therapy or preventive actions, which cannot be
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p.(None): maintain, as far as possible, the quality of the ending life.
p.(None): Art. 31.
p.(None): The doctor must not use euthanasia or assist the patient in committing suicide.
p.(None): Art. 32.
p.(None): 1. In terminal states the physician is not obliged to undertake and conduct resuscitation or persistent therapy i
p.(None): the use of emergency measures.
p.(None): 2. The decision to stop resuscitation rests with the physician and is related to the assessment of therapeutic chances.
p.(None): Transplantation Art. 33.
p.(None): The physician may take cells, tissues, and organs from the cadaver for transplantation, as long as the deceased did not express
p.(None): objection.
p.(None): Art. 34.
p.(None): After confirming cerebral death, the doctor should support the functioning of cells, tissues and organs, if any
p.(None): be transplanted.
p.(None): Art. 35.
p.(None): The physician may not receive any material or personal benefit for the collected or transplanted cells, tissues and organs.
p.(None): Art. 36.
p.(None): Collection of cells, tissues or organs from a living donor for the purpose of transplantation may only be performed from an adult
p.(None): with his written consent, under the conditions of full voluntary, after informing him of all possible
p.(None): the consequences of this treatment. Collection of an organ necessary for life from a living donor is not allowed.
p.(None): Art. 37.
p.(None): Taking bone marrow from a child is allowed with the consent of the child's legal representative. In the case of a minor,
p.(None): if it is capable of giving informed consent, its consent should also be obtained.
p.(None): Procreation Art. 38.
p.(None): 1. The physician should be particularly responsible for the process of transmitting human life.
p.(None): 2. The physician should provide information consistent with medical knowledge about fertilization processes and methods of regulation
p.(None): conception, taking into account their effectiveness, mechanism of action and risk.
p.(None): 3. The doctor is obliged to familiarize patients with the possibilities of modern medical genetics, as well as diagnostics and
p.(None): pre-birth therapy. By passing on the above
p.(None): information, the physician is obliged to inform about the risks associated with prenatal examinations.
p.(None): Art. 39.
p.(None): By taking medical measures in a pregnant woman, the doctor is also responsible for the health and life of her baby. Because
p.(None): it is the doctor's responsibility to try to preserve the health and life of the child also before its birth.
p.(None): Art. 39a.
p.(None): The physician may not participate in human cloning procedures for reproductive or therapeutic purposes.
p.(None): Medical certificates Art. 40.
p.(None): The issuing of medical certificates is allowed only on the basis of a recent examination or appropriate documentation.
p.(None): Art. 41.
p.(None): Any medical certificate or other medical document should allow
p.(None): identification of the doctor who issued it. The content of the document should be consistent with the physician's knowledge and conscience. Can not be
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p.(None): in accordance with Art. 46 of the Code of Medical Ethics.
p.(None): 4. The doctor may not participate in activities aimed at inducing hereditary genetic changes in
p.(None): human.
p.(None): CHAPTER III
p.(None): Mutual relations between doctors Art. 52.
p.(None): 1. Physicians should show mutual respect. Special respect and considerations are due to senior doctors, a
p.(None): especially former teachers.
p.(None): 2. The physician should exercise particular caution in forming his opinion about
p.(None): professional activities of another doctor, in particular, should not publicly discredit him in any way.
p.(None): 3. The doctor should convey all remarks about noticed errors in the conduct of another doctor first of all
p.(None): this doctor. If the intervention turns out to be ineffective, or if an error or a breach of ethics is noticed, it causes
p.(None): serious damage, it is necessary to inform the authority of the medical chamber
p.(None): 4. Informing the body of the medical chamber about noticed breach of ethical principles and professional incompetence of another
p.(None): the doctor is not a violation of ethics.
p.(None): 5. If a perceived mistake, made by another doctor, has a negative impact on the patient's health, it should be
p.(None): take action to reverse its effects.
p.(None): Art. 53.
p.(None): 1. Experienced doctors should offer advice and assistance to less experienced colleagues, especially in difficult cases
p.(None): clinical.
p.(None): 2. Doctors in managerial positions should treat their employees ethically.
p.(None): 3. Doctors performing managerial functions are obliged to take special care of the patient's well-being and the working conditions and
p.(None): professional development of their subordinates.
p.(None): Art. 54.
p.(None): In case of diagnostic and therapeutic doubts, the physician should, if possible, consult the patient
p.(None): another doctor. The consultant's opinion is advisory because the treating physician is responsible for the entire procedure
p.(None): treatment.
p.(None): Art. 55.
p.(None): The doctor controlling the work of other doctors should, if possible, notify them in advance to enable them
p.(None): presence during the inspection and direct submission of comments on its results.
p.(None): CHAPTER IV
p.(None): Rules of conduct in medical practice Art. 56.
p.(None): 1. It is the duty of every doctor to constantly supplement and improve his knowledge and professional skills as well
p.(None): passing them on to your colleagues.
p.(None): 2. Doctors, as far as possible, should actively participate in the work of medical societies.
p.(None): Art. 57.
p.(None): 1. A physician is not allowed to use methods recognized by science as harmful, worthless or not
p.(None): scientifically verified. He is also not allowed
p.(None): interact with people involved in treatment, but not having the right to do so.
p.(None): 2. When choosing the form of diagnosis or therapy, the doctor is obliged to follow the criterion of effectiveness
p.(None): and the patient's safety and not expose him to unreasonable costs.
p.(None): 3. A physician should not choose and recommend a treatment center and diagnostic methods due to the
p.(None): your own benefits.
p.(None): Art. 58.
p.(None): The physician should treat medical and support staff with due respect and culture.
p.(None): But he should remember that only he has the right
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Social / genetic heritage
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p.(None): commensurate with the doctor's workload.
p.(None): Art. 51b.
p.(None): A physician with financial ties to the medical industry must in no way derogate from the full treatment
p.(None): objective clinical decisions or acting in the best interests of patients and trial persons.
p.(None): Art. 51c.
p.(None): The physician should disclose to lecturers and publishing editors any connections with companies or subsidies from them
p.(None): parties, and other benefits that may cause a conflict of interest.
p.(None): Art. 51d.
p.(None): A physician participating in research sponsored by manufacturers of drugs or medical devices (equipment and appliances
p.(None): medical) must ensure that the research is conducted in accordance with the principles of ethics. The doctor should not be involved in
p.(None): scientific research aimed at promoting these products.
p.(None): Art. 51e.
p.(None): The physician should disclose his relationship with the manufacturer of drugs or medical devices (medical equipment and supplies)
p.(None): patients who are to undergo studies sponsored by this manufacturer.
p.(None): Art. 51f.
p.(None): A doctor may not accept remuneration for the mere referral of a patient to research conducted or sponsored by
p.(None): manufacturer of drugs or medical devices (medical equipment and appliances).
p.(None): Art. 51g.
p.(None): A doctor participating in research commissioned by manufacturers of drugs or medical devices (equipment and accessories
p.(None): medical) must counteract biased presentation
p.(None): their results in publications.
p.(None): CHAPTER II b
p.(None): The human genome Art. 51h.
p.(None): 1. A physician may not discriminate against people on the basis of genetic heritage.
p.(None): 2. A doctor who participates in research aimed at identifying the carrier of a disease or genetic gene
p.(None): susceptibility to diseases, may only be carried out for health purposes or research related to them,
p.(None): after obtaining the patient's consent and enabling him to genetically consult.
p.(None): 3. A physician may intervene within the human genome for prophylactic or therapeutic purposes only
p.(None): in accordance with Art. 46 of the Code of Medical Ethics.
p.(None): 4. The doctor may not participate in activities aimed at inducing hereditary genetic changes in
p.(None): human.
p.(None): CHAPTER III
p.(None): Mutual relations between doctors Art. 52.
p.(None): 1. Physicians should show mutual respect. Special respect and considerations are due to senior doctors, a
p.(None): especially former teachers.
p.(None): 2. The physician should exercise particular caution in forming his opinion about
p.(None): professional activities of another doctor, in particular, should not publicly discredit him in any way.
p.(None): 3. The doctor should convey all remarks about noticed errors in the conduct of another doctor first of all
p.(None): this doctor. If the intervention turns out to be ineffective, or if an error or a breach of ethics is noticed, it causes
p.(None): serious damage, it is necessary to inform the authority of the medical chamber
p.(None): 4. Informing the body of the medical chamber about noticed breach of ethical principles and professional incompetence of another
p.(None): the doctor is not a violation of ethics.
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Social / philosophical differences/differences of opinion
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p.(None): authorized to do so under the law, as long as it does not create excessive health risk for the patient.
p.(None): 5. If consent to the proposed procedure is not obtained, the physician should continue to surround him as much as possible
p.(None): the patient under medical care.
p.(None): Art. 16.
p.(None): 1. A physician may not inform a patient about his or her health condition or treatment, if the patient so wishes.
p.(None): Informing the family or other people should be agreed with the patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of an unconscious patient, the doctor may provide the patient with the necessary information for the patient's benefit
p.(None): whom he is convinced that it is acting in the patient's interest.
p.(None): 3. In the case of a minor patient, the doctor is obliged to inform his / her legal representative or
p.(None): de facto guardian.
p.(None): Art. 17.
p.(None): In the event of an unfavorable prognosis for the patient, the doctor should inform the patient with tact and caution.
p.(None): The message about the diagnosis and poor prognosis may not be given to the patient only if the doctor is present
p.(None): deeply convinced that its disclosure will cause serious suffering of the patient or other adverse health
p.(None): aftermath; however, at the patient's express request, the physician should provide full information.
p.(None): Art. 18.
p.(None): The attending physician may not object to the patient asking for an opinion on his or her health condition and medical procedures
p.(None): another doctor. At the patient's request, it should facilitate such a consultation.
p.(None): Art. 19.
p.(None): During treatment, the patient has the right to benefit from the care of family or friends, as well as to contact a clergyman.
p.(None): The physician should be sympathetic towards the relatives of the patient who express concerns about their health and life towards the physician
p.(None): sick.
p.(None): Art. 20.
p.(None): The doctor undertaking the care of the patient should try to ensure the continuity of treatment, and if necessary also
p.(None): help from other doctors.
p.(None): Art. 21.
p.(None): If a doctor makes a serious mistake or unexpected complications occur during treatment,
p.(None): the physician should inform the patient about it and take steps to correct their consequences.
p.(None): Art. 22.
p.(None): In cases requiring specific forms of diagnosis, therapy or preventive actions, which cannot be
p.(None): when used simultaneously in all in need, the ordering physician should be based on
p.(None): medical criteria.
p.(None): Medical confidentiality Art. 23.
p.(None): The doctor is obliged to keep medical confidentiality. The information about the patient and his surroundings are kept secret
p.(None): obtained by a doctor in connection with performed professional activities. The death of a sick person does not release him from his duty
p.(None): keeping medical confidentiality.
p.(None): Art. 24.
p.(None): It is not a breach of medical confidentiality to provide information about the patient's health to another doctor, if
p.(None): it is necessary for further treatment or for the assessment of the patient's state of health.
p.(None): Art. 25.
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p.(None): Art. 46.
p.(None): The design of any human experiment should be clearly defined and submitted for independent evaluation
p.(None): ethics committee for its approval.
p.(None): Art. 47.
p.(None): A medical experiment involving a human can only be carried out under the supervision of a medical practitioner
p.(None): appropriately high qualifications.
p.(None): Art. 48.
p.(None): All discoveries and observations related to the practice of the profession should be passed on to the medical community and
p.(None): publish mainly in the medical press.
p.(None): Art. 49.
p.(None): Copyright in scientific publications must be strictly observed. Adding one's name to the works of teams, in
p.(None): which were not attended or the omission of the names of those who participated in them is a violation of ethics.
p.(None): The use of clinical material for scientific research requires the consent of the head of the clinic or the head of the department
p.(None): treating the patient.
p.(None): Art. 50.
p.(None): The results of tests conducted contrary to the principles of medical ethics should not be published.
p.(None): Art. 51.
p.(None): 1. The consent of the patient or his legal representative to participate in scientific demonstrations is required
p.(None): or teaching.
p.(None): 2. The anonymity of the person being presented should be kept anonymous.
p.(None): CHAPTER IIa
p.(None): Relationships of doctors with industry Art. 51a.
p.(None): 1. A physician should not accept benefits from the medical industry where this can limit this
p.(None): objectivity of his professional opinion or undermine confidence in the medical profession.
p.(None): 2. The physician may accept payment from the manufacturer of drugs or medical devices (medical equipment and supplies) for
p.(None): work performed, conducting training and research that deepen medical or professional knowledge, if this payment is made
p.(None): commensurate with the doctor's workload.
p.(None): Art. 51b.
p.(None): A physician with financial ties to the medical industry must in no way derogate from the full treatment
p.(None): objective clinical decisions or acting in the best interests of patients and trial persons.
p.(None): Art. 51c.
p.(None): The physician should disclose to lecturers and publishing editors any connections with companies or subsidies from them
p.(None): parties, and other benefits that may cause a conflict of interest.
p.(None): Art. 51d.
p.(None): A physician participating in research sponsored by manufacturers of drugs or medical devices (equipment and appliances
p.(None): medical) must ensure that the research is conducted in accordance with the principles of ethics. The doctor should not be involved in
p.(None): scientific research aimed at promoting these products.
p.(None): Art. 51e.
p.(None): The physician should disclose his relationship with the manufacturer of drugs or medical devices (medical equipment and supplies)
p.(None): patients who are to undergo studies sponsored by this manufacturer.
p.(None): Art. 51f.
p.(None): A doctor may not accept remuneration for the mere referral of a patient to research conducted or sponsored by
p.(None): manufacturer of drugs or medical devices (medical equipment and appliances).
p.(None): Art. 51g.
p.(None): A doctor participating in research commissioned by manufacturers of drugs or medical devices (equipment and accessories
p.(None): medical) must counteract biased presentation
p.(None): their results in publications.
p.(None): CHAPTER II b
p.(None): The human genome Art. 51h.
p.(None): 1. A physician may not discriminate against people on the basis of genetic heritage.
p.(None): 2. A doctor who participates in research aimed at identifying the carrier of a disease or genetic gene
p.(None): susceptibility to diseases, may only be carried out for health purposes or research related to them,
p.(None): after obtaining the patient's consent and enabling him to genetically consult.
p.(None): 3. A physician may intervene within the human genome for prophylactic or therapeutic purposes only
p.(None): in accordance with Art. 46 of the Code of Medical Ethics.
p.(None): 4. The doctor may not participate in activities aimed at inducing hereditary genetic changes in
p.(None): human.
p.(None): CHAPTER III
p.(None): Mutual relations between doctors Art. 52.
p.(None): 1. Physicians should show mutual respect. Special respect and considerations are due to senior doctors, a
p.(None): especially former teachers.
p.(None): 2. The physician should exercise particular caution in forming his opinion about
p.(None): professional activities of another doctor, in particular, should not publicly discredit him in any way.
p.(None): 3. The doctor should convey all remarks about noticed errors in the conduct of another doctor first of all
p.(None): this doctor. If the intervention turns out to be ineffective, or if an error or a breach of ethics is noticed, it causes
p.(None): serious damage, it is necessary to inform the authority of the medical chamber
p.(None): 4. Informing the body of the medical chamber about noticed breach of ethical principles and professional incompetence of another
p.(None): the doctor is not a violation of ethics.
p.(None): 5. If a perceived mistake, made by another doctor, has a negative impact on the patient's health, it should be
p.(None): take action to reverse its effects.
p.(None): Art. 53.
p.(None): 1. Experienced doctors should offer advice and assistance to less experienced colleagues, especially in difficult cases
p.(None): clinical.
p.(None): 2. Doctors in managerial positions should treat their employees ethically.
p.(None): 3. Doctors performing managerial functions are obliged to take special care of the patient's well-being and the working conditions and
p.(None): professional development of their subordinates.
p.(None): Art. 54.
p.(None): In case of diagnostic and therapeutic doubts, the physician should, if possible, consult the patient
p.(None): another doctor. The consultant's opinion is advisory because the treating physician is responsible for the entire procedure
p.(None): treatment.
p.(None): Art. 55.
p.(None): The doctor controlling the work of other doctors should, if possible, notify them in advance to enable them
p.(None): presence during the inspection and direct submission of comments on its results.
p.(None): CHAPTER IV
p.(None): Rules of conduct in medical practice Art. 56.
p.(None): 1. It is the duty of every doctor to constantly supplement and improve his knowledge and professional skills as well
p.(None): passing them on to your colleagues.
p.(None): 2. Doctors, as far as possible, should actively participate in the work of medical societies.
p.(None): Art. 57.
p.(None): 1. A physician is not allowed to use methods recognized by science as harmful, worthless or not
p.(None): scientifically verified. He is also not allowed
p.(None): interact with people involved in treatment, but not having the right to do so.
p.(None): 2. When choosing the form of diagnosis or therapy, the doctor is obliged to follow the criterion of effectiveness
p.(None): and the patient's safety and not expose him to unreasonable costs.
p.(None): 3. A physician should not choose and recommend a treatment center and diagnostic methods due to the
p.(None): your own benefits.
p.(None): Art. 58.
p.(None): The physician should treat medical and support staff with due respect and culture.
p.(None): But he should remember that only he has the right
p.(None): making decisions related to his treatment.
p.(None): Art. 59.
p.(None): Doctors should support the activities of their self-government, whose task is to provide doctors with due support
p.(None): position in society. When criticizing the activities of medical self-government bodies, they should carry it out primarily
p.(None): everyone in the medical community or in medical journals.
p.(None): Art. 60.
p.(None): If the good name of the doctor is violated, and the professional liability ombudsman or the medical court does not confirm
p.(None): against the charges against him, the doctor should obtain from the medical chamber all possible assistance in remedying the damage caused to him
p.(None): damages.
p.(None): Art. 61.
p.(None): A doctor of a state office, local government office or any public or private institution should be honest
p.(None): fulfill obligations made towards these institutions; however, the doctor should not follow the employer's instructions
p.(None): contrary to the principles of medical ethics and deontology.
p.(None): Art. 62.
p.(None): You may only practice medicine under your own name. A physician may only use the titles he is entitled to
p.(None): professional and scientific.
p.(None): Art. 63.
p.(None): 1. A doctor creates his professional opinion only on the basis of the results of his work, therefore all advertising
p.(None): is forbidden.
p.(None): 2. The doctor should not consent to the use of his name and image for commercial purposes.
p.(None): Art. 64.
p.(None): During the performance of his work, the doctor must remain sober and not be subject to any measures
p.(None): addictive.
p.(None): Art. 65.
p.(None): The physician must not impose his services on the sick or attract patients in a manner inconsistent with the principles of ethics i
p.(None): medical deontology and loyalty to colleagues.
p.(None): Art. 66.
p.(None): 1. The doctor has the right to make an appointment about the amount of the fee before starting treatment.
p.(None): 2. Emergency assistance is an exception to this rule. In the absence of appropriate price lists, the doctor should refer to
p.(None): your consideration, the value of the service rendered, your own costs, your qualifications and, if possible, your situation
p.(None): material of the patient.
p.(None): 3. The doctor may treat it free of charge.
p.(None): 4. The doctor is not allowed to use unfair competition methods, especially in the area of unreliable information about
p.(None): your options for action and the cost of treatment.
p.(None): Art. 67.
p.(None): It is good practice to treat other physicians and their immediate family members free of charge, including widows, widowers and
p.(None): orphans after doctors.
p.(None): Art. 68.
p.(None): If the employment of a doctor shows that he should fulfill his obligations towards the patients entrusted to his care without
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Economic / Economic/Poverty
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p.(None): only exceptionally in special cases of threat to the life or health of the patient or other people.
p.(None): 4. The examination without the required consent of the patient may also be performed by the physician on the order of an authority or institution
p.(None): authorized to do so under the law, as long as it does not create excessive health risk for the patient.
p.(None): 5. If consent to the proposed procedure is not obtained, the physician should continue to surround him as much as possible
p.(None): the patient under medical care.
p.(None): Art. 16.
p.(None): 1. A physician may not inform a patient about his or her health condition or treatment, if the patient so wishes.
p.(None): Informing the family or other people should be agreed with the patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of an unconscious patient, the doctor may provide the patient with the necessary information for the patient's benefit
p.(None): whom he is convinced that it is acting in the patient's interest.
p.(None): 3. In the case of a minor patient, the doctor is obliged to inform his / her legal representative or
p.(None): de facto guardian.
p.(None): Art. 17.
p.(None): In the event of an unfavorable prognosis for the patient, the doctor should inform the patient with tact and caution.
p.(None): The message about the diagnosis and poor prognosis may not be given to the patient only if the doctor is present
p.(None): deeply convinced that its disclosure will cause serious suffering of the patient or other adverse health
p.(None): aftermath; however, at the patient's express request, the physician should provide full information.
p.(None): Art. 18.
p.(None): The attending physician may not object to the patient asking for an opinion on his or her health condition and medical procedures
p.(None): another doctor. At the patient's request, it should facilitate such a consultation.
p.(None): Art. 19.
p.(None): During treatment, the patient has the right to benefit from the care of family or friends, as well as to contact a clergyman.
p.(None): The physician should be sympathetic towards the relatives of the patient who express concerns about their health and life towards the physician
p.(None): sick.
p.(None): Art. 20.
p.(None): The doctor undertaking the care of the patient should try to ensure the continuity of treatment, and if necessary also
p.(None): help from other doctors.
p.(None): Art. 21.
p.(None): If a doctor makes a serious mistake or unexpected complications occur during treatment,
p.(None): the physician should inform the patient about it and take steps to correct their consequences.
p.(None): Art. 22.
p.(None): In cases requiring specific forms of diagnosis, therapy or preventive actions, which cannot be
p.(None): when used simultaneously in all in need, the ordering physician should be based on
p.(None): medical criteria.
p.(None): Medical confidentiality Art. 23.
p.(None): The doctor is obliged to keep medical confidentiality. The information about the patient and his surroundings are kept secret
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General/Other / Dependent
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p.(None): Art. 64.
p.(None): During the performance of his work, the doctor must remain sober and not be subject to any measures
p.(None): addictive.
p.(None): Art. 65.
p.(None): The physician must not impose his services on the sick or attract patients in a manner inconsistent with the principles of ethics i
p.(None): medical deontology and loyalty to colleagues.
p.(None): Art. 66.
p.(None): 1. The doctor has the right to make an appointment about the amount of the fee before starting treatment.
p.(None): 2. Emergency assistance is an exception to this rule. In the absence of appropriate price lists, the doctor should refer to
p.(None): your consideration, the value of the service rendered, your own costs, your qualifications and, if possible, your situation
p.(None): material of the patient.
p.(None): 3. The doctor may treat it free of charge.
p.(None): 4. The doctor is not allowed to use unfair competition methods, especially in the area of unreliable information about
p.(None): your options for action and the cost of treatment.
p.(None): Art. 67.
p.(None): It is good practice to treat other physicians and their immediate family members free of charge, including widows, widowers and
p.(None): orphans after doctors.
p.(None): Art. 68.
p.(None): If the employment of a doctor shows that he should fulfill his obligations towards the patients entrusted to his care without
p.(None): financial benefits on their part, they may not demand remuneration from these sick in any form, nor
p.(None): make treatment dependent on material benefits.
p.(None): CHAPTER V
p.(None): The doctor and the public Art. 69.
p.(None): A doctor cannot refuse medical attention in urgent cases, if the patient is unable to do so
p.(None): obtaining it from institutions appointed to provide assistance.
p.(None): Art. 70.
p.(None): The tasks performed by the doctor give him the basis for demanding protection of his personal dignity and bodily inviolability
p.(None): and assistance in the performance of professional activities.
p.(None): Art. 71.
p.(None): The physician has a duty to draw the attention of the public, authorities and every patient to the importance of health protection, as well as to
p.(None): ecological threat. The doctor cannot propagate attitudes through his conduct, also outside his work
p.(None): anti-health.
p.(None): Art. 72.
p.(None): A physician conducting a mass epidemiological study should aim to obtain results that
p.(None): will be used to improve the health of society. These studies are not expected to pose a health risk
p.(None): people participating in them.
p.(None): Art. 73.
p.(None): A physician who decides to participate in an organized form of protest is not exempt from the obligation to provide
p.(None): medical assistance, as long as failure to render such assistance may expose the patient to loss of life or deterioration of health.
p.(None): Art. 74.
p.(None): The doctor may not participate in the act of killing life, assisting in torture or other degrading treatment
p.(None): human. Nor can he use his knowledge and skills to facilitate the use of any cruel form
p.(None): proceedings.
p.(None): Art. 75.
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General/Other / Incapacitated
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p.(None): should comply with the standards and obligations arising from the Code of Medical Ethics and generally accepted ethical principles
p.(None): scientific research 1
p.(None): Art. 42.
p.(None): Medical experiments with human participation can be performed by a physician as long as they serve to improve the health of the patient
p.(None): participating in the experiment or contribute important data expanding the scope of medical knowledge and skills.
p.(None): The physician conducting the treatment experiment should be convinced of the expected benefits for the patient
p.(None): materially outweigh the inevitable risks.
p.(None): Art. 42a.
p.(None): 1. A physician conducting a therapeutic experiment may not expose the patient to a risk significantly greater than
p.(None): the one that threatens a person not subjected to this experiment.
p.(None): 2. A physician conducting a research experiment may take only a minimal risk.
p.(None): Art. 43.
p.(None): 1. The physician must obtain prior informed consent from the person to be subjected to the medical experiment
p.(None): her about all aspects of the experience that may concern her and about the right to withdraw from
p.(None): participate in the experiment.
p.(None): 2. The person expressing consent to participate in the experiment cannot do so under the influence of dependence on the doctor or
p.(None): being under any pressure.
p.(None): 3. The doctor cannot conduct research experiments with the participation of incapacitated persons, service soldiers
p.(None): essential and persons deprived of liberty, with the exception of research conducted for the benefit of these groups.
p.(None): Art. 44.
p.(None): 1. In the case of a patient incapable of making informed decisions and expressing will, the physician should get on
p.(None): the consent of his statutory representative or guardianship court in writing.
p.(None): 2. A necessary condition to undertake a medical experiment with the participation of the persons mentioned in sec. 1 is missing
p.(None): the possibility of carrying out tests of comparable effectiveness with the participation of people capable of giving consent.
p.(None): Art. 45.
p.(None): 1. A physician participating in medical experiments must conduct them in accordance with the principles of scientific research.
p.(None): Experiments involving humans should be preceded by in vitro and in vivo tests on animals. Pets
p.(None): subjected to experiments should be handled appropriately and, as far as possible, protected from suffering.
p.(None): 2. A physician is not allowed to carry out research experiments involving a human being in the embryonic stage.
p.(None): 3. A physician may conduct therapeutic experiments involving a human in the embryonic stage only if:
p.(None): the expected health benefits significantly exceed the health risks of untested embryos
p.(None): healing.
p.(None): Art. 46.
p.(None): The design of any human experiment should be clearly defined and submitted for independent evaluation
p.(None): ethics committee for its approval.
p.(None): Art. 47.
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General/Other / Public Emergency
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p.(None): Art. 28.
p.(None): The physician should ensure that persons assisting or assisting him in his work observe professional secrecy.
p.(None): Their admission to confidentiality should cover only information necessary for proper performance
p.(None): their professional activities. The doctor must ensure that medical records are properly kept and secured
p.(None): before its disclosure. Medical documentation should contain
p.(None): only the information needed for medical treatment.
p.(None): Art. 29.
p.(None): The doctor and persons cooperating with him are obliged to protect the confidentiality of the information contained in the material
p.(None): the genetic makeup of patients and their families.
p.(None): Helping the sick in terminal states Art. 30.
p.(None): The doctor should make every effort to provide the patient with humane care
p.(None): terminal and dignified conditions for dying. The physician should fully alleviate the suffering of terminally ill patients and
p.(None): maintain, as far as possible, the quality of the ending life.
p.(None): Art. 31.
p.(None): The doctor must not use euthanasia or assist the patient in committing suicide.
p.(None): Art. 32.
p.(None): 1. In terminal states the physician is not obliged to undertake and conduct resuscitation or persistent therapy i
p.(None): the use of emergency measures.
p.(None): 2. The decision to stop resuscitation rests with the physician and is related to the assessment of therapeutic chances.
p.(None): Transplantation Art. 33.
p.(None): The physician may take cells, tissues, and organs from the cadaver for transplantation, as long as the deceased did not express
p.(None): objection.
p.(None): Art. 34.
p.(None): After confirming cerebral death, the doctor should support the functioning of cells, tissues and organs, if any
p.(None): be transplanted.
p.(None): Art. 35.
p.(None): The physician may not receive any material or personal benefit for the collected or transplanted cells, tissues and organs.
p.(None): Art. 36.
p.(None): Collection of cells, tissues or organs from a living donor for the purpose of transplantation may only be performed from an adult
p.(None): with his written consent, under the conditions of full voluntary, after informing him of all possible
p.(None): the consequences of this treatment. Collection of an organ necessary for life from a living donor is not allowed.
p.(None): Art. 37.
p.(None): Taking bone marrow from a child is allowed with the consent of the child's legal representative. In the case of a minor,
p.(None): if it is capable of giving informed consent, its consent should also be obtained.
p.(None): Procreation Art. 38.
p.(None): 1. The physician should be particularly responsible for the process of transmitting human life.
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p.(None): If the good name of the doctor is violated, and the professional liability ombudsman or the medical court does not confirm
p.(None): against the charges against him, the doctor should obtain from the medical chamber all possible assistance in remedying the damage caused to him
p.(None): damages.
p.(None): Art. 61.
p.(None): A doctor of a state office, local government office or any public or private institution should be honest
p.(None): fulfill obligations made towards these institutions; however, the doctor should not follow the employer's instructions
p.(None): contrary to the principles of medical ethics and deontology.
p.(None): Art. 62.
p.(None): You may only practice medicine under your own name. A physician may only use the titles he is entitled to
p.(None): professional and scientific.
p.(None): Art. 63.
p.(None): 1. A doctor creates his professional opinion only on the basis of the results of his work, therefore all advertising
p.(None): is forbidden.
p.(None): 2. The doctor should not consent to the use of his name and image for commercial purposes.
p.(None): Art. 64.
p.(None): During the performance of his work, the doctor must remain sober and not be subject to any measures
p.(None): addictive.
p.(None): Art. 65.
p.(None): The physician must not impose his services on the sick or attract patients in a manner inconsistent with the principles of ethics i
p.(None): medical deontology and loyalty to colleagues.
p.(None): Art. 66.
p.(None): 1. The doctor has the right to make an appointment about the amount of the fee before starting treatment.
p.(None): 2. Emergency assistance is an exception to this rule. In the absence of appropriate price lists, the doctor should refer to
p.(None): your consideration, the value of the service rendered, your own costs, your qualifications and, if possible, your situation
p.(None): material of the patient.
p.(None): 3. The doctor may treat it free of charge.
p.(None): 4. The doctor is not allowed to use unfair competition methods, especially in the area of unreliable information about
p.(None): your options for action and the cost of treatment.
p.(None): Art. 67.
p.(None): It is good practice to treat other physicians and their immediate family members free of charge, including widows, widowers and
p.(None): orphans after doctors.
p.(None): Art. 68.
p.(None): If the employment of a doctor shows that he should fulfill his obligations towards the patients entrusted to his care without
p.(None): financial benefits on their part, they may not demand remuneration from these sick in any form, nor
p.(None): make treatment dependent on material benefits.
p.(None): CHAPTER V
p.(None): The doctor and the public Art. 69.
p.(None): A doctor cannot refuse medical attention in urgent cases, if the patient is unable to do so
p.(None): obtaining it from institutions appointed to provide assistance.
p.(None): Art. 70.
p.(None): The tasks performed by the doctor give him the basis for demanding protection of his personal dignity and bodily inviolability
p.(None): and assistance in the performance of professional activities.
p.(None): Art. 71.
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p.(None): 3. The physician should inform the patient about the potential risk of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures i
p.(None): the expected benefits related to the performance of these procedures, as well as the possibilities of using another
p.(None): medical procedure.
p.(None): Art. 14.
p.(None): The doctor cannot use his influence on the patient for any purpose other than therapeutic.
p.(None): Art. 15.
p.(None): 1. Diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures require the patient's consent. If the patient is incapable of
p.(None): informed consent should be expressed by his statutory representative or the person actually caring for it
p.(None): patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of a minor, the doctor should also try to obtain his consent, if he is able to do so
p.(None): knowingly expressing this consent.
p.(None): 3. The initiation of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive procedures without the patient's consent may be allowed
p.(None): only exceptionally in special cases of threat to the life or health of the patient or other people.
p.(None): 4. The examination without the required consent of the patient may also be performed by the physician on the order of an authority or institution
p.(None): authorized to do so under the law, as long as it does not create excessive health risk for the patient.
p.(None): 5. If consent to the proposed procedure is not obtained, the physician should continue to surround him as much as possible
p.(None): the patient under medical care.
p.(None): Art. 16.
p.(None): 1. A physician may not inform a patient about his or her health condition or treatment, if the patient so wishes.
p.(None): Informing the family or other people should be agreed with the patient.
p.(None): 2. In the case of an unconscious patient, the doctor may provide the patient with the necessary information for the patient's benefit
p.(None): whom he is convinced that it is acting in the patient's interest.
p.(None): 3. In the case of a minor patient, the doctor is obliged to inform his / her legal representative or
p.(None): de facto guardian.
p.(None): Art. 17.
p.(None): In the event of an unfavorable prognosis for the patient, the doctor should inform the patient with tact and caution.
p.(None): The message about the diagnosis and poor prognosis may not be given to the patient only if the doctor is present
p.(None): deeply convinced that its disclosure will cause serious suffering of the patient or other adverse health
p.(None): aftermath; however, at the patient's express request, the physician should provide full information.
p.(None): Art. 18.
p.(None): The attending physician may not object to the patient asking for an opinion on his or her health condition and medical procedures
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p.(None): sick.
p.(None): Art. 20.
p.(None): The doctor undertaking the care of the patient should try to ensure the continuity of treatment, and if necessary also
p.(None): help from other doctors.
p.(None): Art. 21.
p.(None): If a doctor makes a serious mistake or unexpected complications occur during treatment,
p.(None): the physician should inform the patient about it and take steps to correct their consequences.
p.(None): Art. 22.
p.(None): In cases requiring specific forms of diagnosis, therapy or preventive actions, which cannot be
p.(None): when used simultaneously in all in need, the ordering physician should be based on
p.(None): medical criteria.
p.(None): Medical confidentiality Art. 23.
p.(None): The doctor is obliged to keep medical confidentiality. The information about the patient and his surroundings are kept secret
p.(None): obtained by a doctor in connection with performed professional activities. The death of a sick person does not release him from his duty
p.(None): keeping medical confidentiality.
p.(None): Art. 24.
p.(None): It is not a breach of medical confidentiality to provide information about the patient's health to another doctor, if
p.(None): it is necessary for further treatment or for the assessment of the patient's state of health.
p.(None): Art. 25.
p.(None): Exemption from keeping medical confidentiality may take place:
p.(None): • when the patient agrees to it,
p.(None): • if keeping the secrecy significantly threatens the health or life of the patient or other people, and
p.(None): • if required by law.
p.(None): Art. 26.
p.(None): It is not a breach of medical confidentiality if, following a medical examination at the request of an authorized
p.(None): under the law of the authority, the test result will be communicated
p.(None): principals; However, an indispensable condition is that the doctor informs the person who is about it before the examination
p.(None): is to be investigated. Any information that is not necessary to support the conclusions of the audit should
p.(None): still be covered
p.(None): medical secret.
p.(None): Art. 27.
p.(None): The doctor has the right to reveal any noticed facts of a threat to health or life as a result of violating human rights.
p.(None): Art. 28.
p.(None): The physician should ensure that persons assisting or assisting him in his work observe professional secrecy.
p.(None): Their admission to confidentiality should cover only information necessary for proper performance
p.(None): their professional activities. The doctor must ensure that medical records are properly kept and secured
p.(None): before its disclosure. Medical documentation should contain
p.(None): only the information needed for medical treatment.
p.(None): Art. 29.
p.(None): The doctor and persons cooperating with him are obliged to protect the confidentiality of the information contained in the material
p.(None): the genetic makeup of patients and their families.
p.(None): Helping the sick in terminal states Art. 30.
p.(None): The doctor should make every effort to provide the patient with humane care
p.(None): terminal and dignified conditions for dying. The physician should fully alleviate the suffering of terminally ill patients and
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p.(None): medical) must counteract biased presentation
p.(None): their results in publications.
p.(None): CHAPTER II b
p.(None): The human genome Art. 51h.
p.(None): 1. A physician may not discriminate against people on the basis of genetic heritage.
p.(None): 2. A doctor who participates in research aimed at identifying the carrier of a disease or genetic gene
p.(None): susceptibility to diseases, may only be carried out for health purposes or research related to them,
p.(None): after obtaining the patient's consent and enabling him to genetically consult.
p.(None): 3. A physician may intervene within the human genome for prophylactic or therapeutic purposes only
p.(None): in accordance with Art. 46 of the Code of Medical Ethics.
p.(None): 4. The doctor may not participate in activities aimed at inducing hereditary genetic changes in
p.(None): human.
p.(None): CHAPTER III
p.(None): Mutual relations between doctors Art. 52.
p.(None): 1. Physicians should show mutual respect. Special respect and considerations are due to senior doctors, a
p.(None): especially former teachers.
p.(None): 2. The physician should exercise particular caution in forming his opinion about
p.(None): professional activities of another doctor, in particular, should not publicly discredit him in any way.
p.(None): 3. The doctor should convey all remarks about noticed errors in the conduct of another doctor first of all
p.(None): this doctor. If the intervention turns out to be ineffective, or if an error or a breach of ethics is noticed, it causes
p.(None): serious damage, it is necessary to inform the authority of the medical chamber
p.(None): 4. Informing the body of the medical chamber about noticed breach of ethical principles and professional incompetence of another
p.(None): the doctor is not a violation of ethics.
p.(None): 5. If a perceived mistake, made by another doctor, has a negative impact on the patient's health, it should be
p.(None): take action to reverse its effects.
p.(None): Art. 53.
p.(None): 1. Experienced doctors should offer advice and assistance to less experienced colleagues, especially in difficult cases
p.(None): clinical.
p.(None): 2. Doctors in managerial positions should treat their employees ethically.
p.(None): 3. Doctors performing managerial functions are obliged to take special care of the patient's well-being and the working conditions and
p.(None): professional development of their subordinates.
p.(None): Art. 54.
p.(None): In case of diagnostic and therapeutic doubts, the physician should, if possible, consult the patient
p.(None): another doctor. The consultant's opinion is advisory because the treating physician is responsible for the entire procedure
p.(None): treatment.
p.(None): Art. 55.
p.(None): The doctor controlling the work of other doctors should, if possible, notify them in advance to enable them
p.(None): presence during the inspection and direct submission of comments on its results.
p.(None): CHAPTER IV
p.(None): Rules of conduct in medical practice Art. 56.
p.(None): 1. It is the duty of every doctor to constantly supplement and improve his knowledge and professional skills as well
p.(None): passing them on to your colleagues.
p.(None): 2. Doctors, as far as possible, should actively participate in the work of medical societies.
p.(None): Art. 57.
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p.(None): will be used to improve the health of society. These studies are not expected to pose a health risk
p.(None): people participating in them.
p.(None): Art. 73.
p.(None): A physician who decides to participate in an organized form of protest is not exempt from the obligation to provide
p.(None): medical assistance, as long as failure to render such assistance may expose the patient to loss of life or deterioration of health.
p.(None): Art. 74.
p.(None): The doctor may not participate in the act of killing life, assisting in torture or other degrading treatment
p.(None): human. Nor can he use his knowledge and skills to facilitate the use of any cruel form
p.(None): proceedings.
p.(None): Art. 75.
p.(None): The doctor cannot use doping agents and methods for non-therapeutic purposes. The use of measures and methods recognized as
p.(None): doping in people involved in sports
p.(None): unethical.
p.(None): CHAPTER VI
p.(None): Final rules Art. 76.
p.(None): In cases not provided for in the Code of Medical Ethics, the principles set out in the resolutions of the authorities should be followed
p.(None): medical self-government, in the jurisprudence of medical courts and good practices adopted by the medical community.
p.(None): Art. 77.
p.(None): Doctors teaching students should familiarize them with the Code of Medical Ethics.
p.(None): Medical students should both assimilate and respect the principles contained in this Code.
p.(None): Art. 78.
p.(None): Doctors who teach students or train doctors should be an example to follow
p.(None): for students and young doctors under their care.
p.(None): 1 Principles of Correct Conduct of Clinical Trials (GCP), Warsaw 1998; Helsinki Declaration of the World Association
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Appendix
Indicator List
Indicator | Vulnerability |
abuse | Victim of Abuse |
age | Age |
authority | Relationship to Authority |
child | Child |
dependence | Drug Dependence |
dependent | Dependent |
emergencies | patients in emergency situations |
emergency | Public Emergency |
employees | employees |
family | Motherhood/Family |
genetic heritage | genetic heritage |
helsinki | declaration of helsinki |
ill | ill |
incapable | Mentally Incapacitated |
incapacitated | Incapacitated |
influence | Drug Usage |
liberty | Incarcerated |
minor | Youth/Minors |
opinion | philosophical differences/differences of opinion |
political | political affiliation |
poor | Economic/Poverty |
pregnant | Pregnant |
property | Property Ownership |
race | Racial Minority |
religion | Religion |
sick | Physically Ill |
terminal | Terminally Ill |
terminally | Terminally Ill |
threat | Threat of Stigma |
unconscious | Unconscious People |
Indicator Peers (Indicators in Same Vulnerability)
Indicator | Peers |
terminal | ['terminally'] |
terminally | ['terminal'] |
Trigger Words
consent
cultural
ethics
protect
protection
risk
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