what is medical ethics
Medical ethics is a field that formally considers the morality (and potential problems thereof) of medical decision-making, and addresses: (1) The broad ethical principles that impact on patients, physicians and healthcare institutions; and. (2) The code of ethics of healthcare providers, first delineated in the Hippocratic oath. Landmark legal cases may delineate the boundaries of medical ethics, in particular those regarding autonomy and right-to-die.