Ethics questions—in which test-takers must choose the single best answer from multiple ethical and legal choices—appear in Steps 1 and 3 of USMLE and in the American Board of Internal Medicine Examination.

To excel on these test topics, users need to master the relevant U.S. ethical and legal principles. This practical book presents the questions you are most likely to encounter on the test, with concrete and definite answer explanations to help you choose the right answer every time.

Features:

* Sample questions and cases likely to be tested on the Medical Ethics exam

* Clear answer explanations

* Coverage of the issues most likely to appear on the Ethics section of USMLE Steps 1 & 3 and the American Board of Internal Medicine Examination, including:

— End-of-life issues

— Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide

— Competence

— Medical malpractice

— Abortion-related issues

— HIV-related issues.

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