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What is the purpose of medical ethics?

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Medical ethics involves examining a specific problem, usually a clinical case, and using values, facts, and logic to decide what the best course of action should be. Some ethical problems are fairly straightforward, such as determining right from wrong
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Medical ethics involves examining a specific problem, usually a clinical case, and using values, facts, and logic to decide what the best course of action should be. Some ethical problems are fairly straightforward, such as determining right from wrong.
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