title: Ethical aspects of oncologic practice.
abstract: Oncologists must consider the ethical implications of all of their efforts. The patient's welfare and the likelihood of benefit from each therapeutic maneuver should be primary concerns. The author presents a set of general principles and guidelines for the care of cancer patients and others with incurable diseases.
authors.affiliation: Medical Center, Princeton, NJ.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rothberg
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*