A physician has an obligation to his or her patient based on trust and confidence. What is the term for this obligation?

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The obligation that a physician has to his or her patient based on trust and confidence is called fiduciary duty. This means that the physician is in a position of trust and must act in the best interests of the patient, putting the patient's needs above their own.

A Physician Has an Obligation to His or Her Patient