NBHWC Code of EthicsLinks to an external site. and its Scope of PracticeLinks to an external site. For medical doctors, it is found here links to an external site. How would you incorporate the appropriate code of ethics into your response?
Do we expect doctors or other health care providers to be more than human or less than human? How does this impact expectations from patients?
Do you feel that medical professionals should be role models for their patients? Should all medical doctors be physically active, in good shape, and have no bad habits that might affect their own health (smoking, drinking, etc.)?
Should health be assessed based on weight? How would we assess health if it were not based on weight?
What responsibility do doctors or other health care providers have to their patients when evaluating their health risks?
How would patient-centered care play into this?
