Can Doctors Check Themselves? The Ethics and Risks of Self-Diagnosis
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According to the American Medical Association (AMA), physicians should generally not treat themselves or members of their immediate families due to potential compromises in professional objectivity. While the convenience of self-diagnosis might seem appealing, the question of 'Can doctors check themselves?' delves into a complex intersection of medical ethics, objectivity, and patient safety—even when the patient is the doctor themselves.
