Perhaps a reminder of UHMS responsibilities would be helpful:

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AMA Principles of Medical Ethics

Preamble

The medical profession has long subscribed to a body of ethical statements
developed primarily for the benefit of the patient. As a member of this
profession, a physician must recognize responsibility to patients first and
foremost, as well as to society, to other health professionals, and to self.
The following Principles adopted by the American Medical Association are not
laws, but standards of conduct which define the essentials of honorable
behavior for the physician.

Principles of Medical Ethics

I. A physician shall be dedicated to providing competent medical care, with
compassion and respect for human dignity and rights.

II. A physician shall uphold the standards of professionalism, be honest in
all professional interactions, and strive to report physicians deficient in
character or competence, or engaging in fraud or deception, to appropriate
entities.

III. A physician shall respect the law and also recognize a responsibility to
seek changes in those requirements which are contrary to the best interests
of the patient.

IV. A physician shall respect the rights of patients, colleagues, and other
health professionals, and shall safeguard patient confidences and privacy
within the constraints of the law.

V. A physician shall continue to study, apply, and advance scientific
knowledge, maintain a commitment to medical education, make relevant
information available to patients, colleagues, and the public, obtain
consultation, and use the talents of other health professionals when
indicated.

VI. A physician shall, in the provision of appropriate patient care, except
in emergencies, be free to choose whom to serve, with whom to associate, and
the environment in which to provide medical care.

VII. A physician shall recognize a responsibility to participate in
activities contributing to the improvement of the community and the
betterment of public health.

VIII. A physician shall, while caring for a patient, regard responsibility to
the patient as paramount.

IX. A physician shall support access to medical care for all people.  

Adopted by the AMA's House of Delegates June 17, 2001