Failure to Mitigate Conflicts of Interest Would Violate the Ethical

question 115

Multiple Choice

Failure to mitigate conflicts of interest would violate the ethical conduct standard of

• A)competency.
• B)confidentiality.
• C)credibility.
• D)independence.

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Definitions:

Pathogens

Microorganisms or agents that can cause disease, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

Pandemic

A widespread epidemic that covers a large geographical region and infects a significantly large portion of the people.

Viral Evolution

The process by which virus populations and their genetic structures change over time due to mutations, recombination, and selection pressures.

Pathogens

Agents, usually microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, that cause disease in their host organisms.