Shep Smith Jumps Shark – Defends Taliban

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American Medical Association Code of Ethics (post- 1980)Preamble: The medical profession has long subscribed to a body of ethical statements developed primarily for the benefit of the patient. As a member of this profession, a physician must recognize responsibility not only to patients, but also to society, to other health professionals, and to self. The following Principles adopted by the [AMA] are not laws, but standards of conduct which define the essentials of honorable behavior for the physician.

I. A physician shall deal honestly with patients and colleagues, and strive to expose those physicians deficient in character or competence, or who engage in fraud or deception.

II. A physician shall respect the law and also recognize a responsibility to seek changes in those requirements which are contrary to the best interests of the patient.

III. A physician shall respect the rights of patients, of colleagues, and of other health professionals, and shall safeguard patient confidences within the constraints of the law.

IV. A physician shall continue to study, apply and advance scientific knowledge, make relevant information available to patients, colleagues, and the public, obtain consultation, and use the talents of other health professionals when indicated.

V. A physician shall, in the provision of appropriate patient care, except in emergencies, be free to choose whom to serve, with whom to associate, and the environment in which to provide medical services.

VI. A physician shall recognize a responsibility to participate in activities contributing to an improved community.

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A misleading title for this video. Most people can argue both sides of this argument. Since the Taliban in the hospital are not legally at war with the US by definition and are not in any uniform, a US physician is not required to physically treat the enemy. Conversely, any foreign doctor is not precluded from treating them. With Obama apologizing, it appears that this hospital was bombed by mistake. Time will tell if it will be considered a war crime.

David DeGerolamo