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When I worked as an engineer(EIT), I was asked to raise the PSV on a tank that was not designed to go to that pressure by a senior engineer. While it was likely to never cause a serious problem it was a safety issue that something could have happened. I refused, fought tooth, and nail not to do this. I won but this was all about money because the only other option was to replace the tank which was expensive for the client. The client was willing to pay for the new tank but this guy just wanted to look really good by saving the client a ton of money yet jeopardizing safety of the original design. I quit as the senior engineer made life for me very difficult after that because I embarrassed him and work became very political and I hate having to suck up. I went into programming after that, much less stress.
I am sure a case could be made for doctors as well. Engineers actually have a duty to blow the whistle on clients who may endanger the public. Most never do for fear of backlash from the corporate world.
I wasn't saying that lawyers were not held to a high standard just that it would nice if it was higher. Such as toss in the point covering "zealous representation" again as currently having it removed seems to be a loophole that certain lawyers can work their ethics around, and does not do anything good for society or the reputation of the profession.
[ 12-18-2003, 05:55 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]
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