Question

which actions made by the physician does the ama consider as participating in capital punishment? select all that apply. observing the execution as a physician monitoring vital signs on - site or remotely rendering technical advice regarding execution prescribing or administering tranquilizers that are part of the execution procedure relieving the acute suffering of a condemned person while awaiting execution testifying as to medical diagnoses as they relate to the legal assessment of competence for execution

Explanation:

The American Medical Association (AMA) has strict ethical guidelines against physician - participation in capital punishment. Observing as a physician, monitoring vital signs, giving technical advice, prescribing or administering drugs for execution, and testifying on medical diagnoses related to execution - competence are all considered participation. Relieving acute suffering of a condemned person is not considered participation in the act of capital punishment itself.

Answer:

A. Observing the execution as a physician
B. Monitoring vital signs on - site or remotely
C. Rendering technical advice regarding execution
D. Prescribing or administering tranquilizers that are part of the execution procedure
F. Testifying as to medical diagnoses as they relate to the legal assessment of competence for execution