Cayman Medical's Supplemental Code of Ethics

In addition to the Hippocratic Oath and the Code of Ethics of the Medical and Dental Council of the Cayman Islands Government, the staff at Cayman Medical felt patients deserve more. Below is a list of additional promises regarding our services.

Cayman Medical's extraordinary Code of Ethics to safeguard and champion the well-being of our patients through respect, honesty, and financial mindfulness:

1. Full transparency in billing

   We pledge to provide transparency with our billing practices - you will never be billed for a procedure that has not been discussed and agreed upon with you.

   Example: You will not receive testing that we did not fully describe beforehand.

2. Careful adherence to standard health insurance fees

   We pledge to never overbill for our services.

   Example: We only bill appropriate fees as specified by the Cayman Islands Insurance Association's Standard Health Insurance Fees.

3. Ethical selection of investigations, treatments, and referrals

   We pledge to practice the ethical selection of investigations, treatments, and referrals that are driven by evidence-based medicine and respect for your financial resources.

   Example: In cases of average-risk colon cancer screening, we will explain that two evidence-based options exist (stool testing and colonoscopy), each with its own risks and benefits and engage you in shared-decision making before ordering any testing.

4. Reasonable follow-up scheduling

   We pledge to recommend scheduling of follow-up appointments that delivers appropriate care without undue burden on your financial resources.

   Example: We will not require frequent follow-up appointments that are unwarranted.

5. Accurate proficiency representation

   We agree to accurately represent Medical Board certification in such a way that would be allowed in the home country where such board certification is currently maintained.

   Example: We proudly display our up-to-date credentials in our offices and can provide copies upon request.