[Ethics and the Federation of Swiss Physicians].

Abstract

As a professional organization, the Federation of Swiss Physicians must make sure that generally admitted rules of ethics as well as professional regulations in this matter are recognized and observed by its members. In its statutes, it asserts itself for a high level medical care of the population; it requires not only a permanent renewal of professional aptitude as a duty in the widest meaning of the word, but also a great sense of responsibility for patients and society. Axioms on professional ethics are unfit as arguments for material requirements to fulfil the best possible all these duties. Credibility is only granted if ethical rules are really observed.