Unnecessary Services
The WSMA believes it is unethical for a physician to provide or prescribe
unnecessary services or unnecessary ancillary facilities. (JC 2.15-87)
(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