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-17)

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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