A lawyer represented in a case for Benny involving injuries from a car accident. The doctor discovered that Benny had a heart problem, which was almost certainly caused by the accident, and forwarded this information to the lawyer. The heart problem was serious and could cause further injury, the doctor informing the lawyer directly about Benny, it refers to practice of which type of ethics?. a. Ecological O b. Professional c. Aesthetic d. Technical

A lawyer represented in a case for Benny involving injuries from a car accident. The doctor discovered that Benny had a heart problem, which was almost certainly caused by the accident, and forwarded this information to the lawyer. The heart problem was serious and could cause further injury, the doctor informing the lawyer directly about Benny, it refers to practice of which type of ethics?. a. Ecological O b. Professional c. Aesthetic d. Technical

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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