The Code of Medical Ethics and remote health service – discussion on the art. 9 Cover Image

Kodeks etyki lekarskiej wobec leczenia na odległość – rozważania na tle art. 9
The Code of Medical Ethics and remote health service – discussion on the art. 9

Author(s): Katarzyna Maria Zoń
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Philosophy of Law
Published by: Naczelna Izba Lekarska
Keywords: remote health service;the doctor – patient relationship;Code of Medical Ethics

Summary/Abstract: At the beginning of considerations it should be pointed out that dynamic development of modernscience are significantly influenced on providing health service. The aim of this paper is to analyze selected aspects within deontological regulations connectedto the issue of remote health service. In this context art. 9 of the Code of Medical Ethics is carefully analyzed. According to the art. 9 the doctor is obliged to take the treatment only aftermedical examination. The exception to this rule is when medical advice can be given only ata distance. Afterwards are discussed the other regulations contained in the Code of Medical Ethics necessary for further consideration.At the end will be presented the conclusions of above analysis.

  • Issue Year: 8/2016
  • Issue No: 8
  • Page Range: 85-95
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish