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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
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What is the code of Hammurabi

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The earliest written code of conduct for medical practices

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Define ethics

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Thoughts, judgements and actions on issues of moral right and wrong

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Who wrote the code of Hammurabi

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The Babylonians

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What is the code of Hippocrates

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Hippocratic oath, oath of Hippocrates

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List the medical ethical concerns the AMA council considers important

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Abuse of children and the elderly, capital punishment and genetic counseling

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What is etiquette

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Courtesy, customs and manners

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What is public domain and what does it include

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Public knowledge

Births deaths, police cases

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What is the first code of ethics formulated by the AMA called

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Percivals code

Formulated in 1847

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What is ghost surgery

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Deceitful switch of surgeons without patients consent

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Is ghost surgery ethical

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No

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Can a doctor own a pharmacy or health club ethically

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Yes. If ownership does not exploit patients

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What is fee splitting

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When doctors accept payments from other doctors for referrals

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Is fee splitting ethical?

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No

Unethical

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What is the maximum penalty for AMA violations

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Censure, suspension of membership, expulsion and removal of license
(In that order)

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How does the AMA council feel about Surrogate Motherhood

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Extremely against it

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Who is allowed to release confidential info about a patient, under what circumstances and to whom may they release confidential info

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Only who patient designates

unless emergency

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Can a Dr. Accept a referral fee from another Dr.

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No

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Can a patient be charged for a missed or late appointment

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Yes, only if it’s posted

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Does the AMA support physicians training prison staff members to help with executions

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No

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