Iowa Admin. Code r. 653-13.16 - Principles of medical ethics
The Code of Medical Ethics (2002-2003) prepared and approved by the American Medical Association and the Code of Ethics (2002-2003) prepared and approved by the American Osteopathic Association is utilized by the board as guiding principles in the practice of medicine and surgery and osteopathic medicine and surgery in this state.
(1)
Conflict of interest. A
physician should not provide medical services under terms or conditions that
tend to interfere with or impair the free and complete exercise of the
physician's medical judgment and skill or tend to cause a deterioration of the
quality of medical care.
(2)
Fees. Any fee charged by a physician shall be
reasonable.
Notes
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(1) Written certification. At least 24 hours prior to performing an abortion, a physician shall obtain written certification from the pregnant woman of each prerequisite as required in Iowa Code sections 146A.1(1) "a" through 146A.1 (1)"d"(1). The written certification shall list each required prerequisite separately and shall include a line for date and signature of the pregnant woman . The physician shall maintain a copy of the certification as part of the pregnant woman 's medical records.
(2) Exceptions. This rule shall not apply to abortions performed in a medical emergency, as provided in Iowa Code section 146A.1(2).
(3) Discipline . Failure to comply with this rule or the requirements of Iowa Code section 146A.1 may constitute grounds for discipline .
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