Secret Remedies
The WSMA believes that it is unethical for a physician to prescribe,
dispense, administer, or promote the use of any drug whose content or
effect are unknown to him/her or to refuse to inform the patient (or their
legal representative) about the identity and purpose of any drug which
they have prescribed, dispensed, or administered to the public. (JC
2.17-87) (Reaffirmed A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services