Long-Term Care Physician's Pledge
As a long-term care physician, I promise to:
- Place the competent, compassionate care of my patients above any financial reward or inducements.
- Respect the individual's right to autonomy in decision making.
- Respect the individual's right to privacy.
- Advocate for residents of the facility.
- Strive to use the most current, relevant knowledge when giving care.
- Work with my professional colleagues to foster the highest quality care.
- Continue to study, apply, and advance scientific knowledge.
- Serve as a model of personal integrity and skills.
- Uphold the ethics of the medical profession in all aspects of providing care.
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