This article highlights that medical professionals need a good understanding of specific codes of ethics because of the potential consequences of their actions. Over the past thirty years, there has been an increase in the breadth and depth of ethics teaching in the medical profession. In the field of ethics, certain principles have reached a consensus of validity. Incorporating these concepts in a meaningful way into a coherent curriculum would provide students with the appropriate skill set to navigate their ethical environment. In addition, this curriculum should be extended to residents and professionals who may not have participated in formal ethics training. This would provide a coherent knowledge framework for practitioners, laying the foundation for clear judgement on complex issues.
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