Written codes of ethics for health care practitioners:

A. evolved primarily to serve as moral guidelines for those who provide care
B. are legally binding
C. did not exist in ancient times
D. are used in legal cases
E. are enforced by hospitals


A. evolved primarily to serve as moral guidelines for those who provide care

Although codes of ethics are important and have been around for a long time, they are not legally binding.

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