Physician Charity Care in America: Almost Always an Illusion, Ever More Commercial

The first Code of Medical Ethics promulgated by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 1847 included a provision that essentially obligated physicians to care for those in their communities who could not afford to pay for professional services. The spirit of that provision remains embodied in tod...

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Main Authors: Bruce D. White, Marleen Eijkholt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-05-01
Series:Laws
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-471X/4/2/201