RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Ethical aspects of clinical chemistry.
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 207
OP 210
DO 10.1136/jme.9.4.207
VO 9
IS 4
A1 E BenGershôm
YR 1983
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/9/4/207.abstract
AB The work performed by the clinical chemist may deeply affect the decisions of the doctor and the well-being of the patient. Yet in contrast to the doctor and to the nurse the clinical chemist usually has no personal relationship with the patient. Being encumbered by much technology and anonymity is itself a reason for scrutinising his involvement in issues of health care ethics. This is an attempt at clarifying some major aspects: the relationship of his professional ethics to medical ethics as a whole, his ethical obligations to the patient and to society, and other aspects.