Medicine is the only world-wide profession, following everywhere the same methods, actuated by the same ambitions, and pursuing the very same end. This homogeneity, its most characteristic feature, is not shared by the law or religion, nor the ‘extraordinary solidarity which makes the physician at home in any country.’
The medical duty to treat people with humanity and respect applies to all patients. Physicians must be aware that, during armed conflict or other situations of violence, health care becomes increasingly susceptible to unscrupulous practice and the distribution of poor quality / counterfeit materials and medicines, and must attempt to take action on such practices. As such, the WMA supports the collection and dissemination of data related to assaults on physicians, other health care personnel and medical facilities, by an international body. Assaults against medical personnel must be investigated and those responsible must be brought to justice.
INQUIRIM VITAE 
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