Professional Medical Practice — MCQs

A physician is asked to certify fitness for employment for a patient with well-controlled diabetes who is applying for a pilot's license. The patient requests favorable certification despite regulatory restrictions. Synthesize the competing obligations and determine the appropriate action.

A teaching hospital wants to implement a new policy requiring all patients to consent to being examined by medical students. A patient refuses student participation but needs urgent treatment. Evaluate the best course of action balancing medical education and patient rights.

A junior resident discovers that a senior consultant has been ordering unnecessary investigations for personal financial gain. After informal discussion is ignored, what is the most appropriate next step according to professional ethics?

A pharmaceutical company offers a physician free international conference registration and accommodation in exchange for prescribing their new antihypertensive drug. The drug is more expensive than equally effective alternatives. Analyze the ethical implications.

A 70-year-old patient with advanced cancer is brought by family members who request that the diagnosis not be disclosed to the patient. The patient is mentally competent and asks about the diagnosis. What should be done?