aetiology and control of diseases coupled with the increasing success of surgical techniques with the discovery of antibiotics have helped to create the anticipation of long and healthy life to human beings. In concluding his views on this matter, Pyke-Lees noted that for the reasons given above, there emerged a new climate of thinking attitudes towards the medical profession. In his view, while on the one hand doctors were seen to be heroic miracle workers, on the other hand, their practice failures were regarded with the vengeful savagery of those whose high expectations had been betrayed. The effect of all these was a new emphasis on discipline within the medical profession. Needless to say, it is imperative to have guides and some minimum benchmark in the practice of medicine and the swiftly emerging issue of transplantation of organs which usually have effects on the life of the individual. This is even more important in cases of transplantation of organs which may assist in prolonging the life of the patient particularly in cases of end stage medical situations. Medical practice in Nigeria is guided by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. As the name implies, this Council also has charge over dental practice. It is a creation of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act. Cap M8 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The Act establishes the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria for the registration of medical practitioners and dental surgeons and provides for Disciplinary Tribunal for the discipline of members. One of the statutory functions of the Council as contained in section 1(2)(c) of the Act is to and prepare from time to time a statement as to ‘review the code of conduct which the council considers desirable for the practice of the professions (medicine and dentistry) in Nigeria’. This document serves as an information source for medical practice, teaching and in fact legal advice to patients and medical practitioners. The underpinning of the document is the expectations of the public, government and the medical profession from the medical practitioner. It also provides the disciplinary procedures in cases of breach of medical ethics. Rule 6 of the Code of Medical Practice in Nigeria provides the legal basis for medical and dental practice. That code states that: person who practices medicine or ‘Any dentistry anywhere in Nigeria without being appropriately registered with the council
aetiology and control of diseases coupled with the increasing success of surgical techniques with the discovery of antibiotics have helped to create the anticipation of long and healthy life to human beings. In concluding his views on this matter, Pyke-Lees noted that for the reasons given above, there emerged a new climate of thinking attitudes towards the medical profession. In his view, while on the one hand doctors were seen to be heroic miracle workers, on the other hand, their practice failures were regarded with the vengeful savagery of those whose high expectations had been betrayed. The effect of all these was a new emphasis on discipline within the medical profession. Needless to say, it is imperative to have guides and some minimum benchmark in the practice of medicine and the swiftly emerging issue of transplantation of organs which usually have effects on the life of the individual. This is even more important in cases of transplantation of organs which may assist in prolonging the life of the patient particularly in cases of end stage medical situations. Medical practice in Nigeria is guided by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. As the name implies, this Council also has charge over dental practice. It is a creation of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act. Cap M8 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The Act establishes the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria for the registration of medical practitioners and dental surgeons and provides for Disciplinary Tribunal for the discipline of members. One of the statutory functions of the Council as contained in section 1(2)(c) of the Act is to ‘review and prepare from time to time a statement as to the code of conduct which the council considers desirable for the practice of the professions (medicine and dentistry) in Nigeria’. This document serves as an information source for medical practice, teaching and in fact legal advice to patients and medical practitioners. The underpinning of the document is the expectations of the public, government and the medical profession from the medical practitioner. It also provides the disciplinary procedures in cases of breach of medical ethics. Rule 6 of the Code of Medical Practice in Nigeria provides the legal basis for medical and dental practice. That code states that: ‘Any person who practices medicine or dentistry anywhere in Nigeria without being appropriately registered with the council
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