• Respect the rights and dignity of every individual and show no discrimination based on sex, color, religion, traditions, social standing or financial status
• Ensure independence of action at all times and avoid any attempts at coercion by others
• Ensure impartiality of judgment, acting objectively and not subjectively
• Ensure confidentiality of all medical information with which one is entrusted
• Where possible, seek to avoid examining relatives or close friends
• Be truthful at all times