Healthcare follows "First, do no harm" principle. Beauchamp and Childress developed four core ethical principles. Healthcare professionals must balance patient autonomy and justice
ELPA aims to promote liver disease awareness and treatment harmonization across Europe. Association has over 15 years of experience and 1 billion impressions. ELPA is the largest EU liver patients association
ANA Code of Ethics established in 1950 as nursing's non-negotiable standard. Code guides nurses' behavior in vulnerable patient situations. Revisions occur approximately every decade to reflect healthcare changes
AMA established in 1847 by Dr. Nathan S. Davis. Initially focused on scientific advancement and medical education standards. First published Journal in 1883 under Nathan Davis's editorship
Informed consent requires patients to understand treatment risks and benefits. Patient autonomy is based on right to make medical decisions. Implied consent applies to routine exams, explicit consent needed for invasive procedures
Patient rights are fundamental rules between healthcare professionals and patients. Rights exist between patients, medical caregivers, hospitals, and insurance agencies. AMA Code of Medical Ethics outlines fundamental elements of doctor-patient relationship