Posted: July 6th, 2016

6. Codes of Ethics In the healthcare field

Codes of Ethics

In the healthcare field, different groups of healthcare professionals adhere to their own codes of ethic. All healthcare professionals are duty-bound to follow a strict code of ethics. This has been true since the fourth or fifth century, when the Hippocratic Oath was penned. While the code has changed with the times, the code of ethics still dictates a commitment both to patients and to other healthcare professionals.