I want to send a food gift basket to a surgeon who operated on my grandfather at a hospital in NYC. Are there any ethical (or legal?) issues that would prevent him from accepting the gift? I don't want an awkward situation. Please answer only the question ask without offering alternatives (I don't want to donate money to a cause, etc. --- I just want to give a 'thank you' present).
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There might be if eg the doctor was responsible for moving people up and down on a waiting list. If, eg, you told the doctor you would do him a favor if he moved your grandfather higher on the list, then you would be acting unethically. If there is no such situation, then no problem.
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