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Ethics

Your patient requests an investigational therapy: How to respond

The FDA allows some critically ill patients to access unapproved therapies. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics has guidance for shared decision-making.

Delegate James Burdick, MD, speaking at 2019 HOD Interim Meeting.

Ethics

Physicians have duty to monitor their own competence

Everyone expects physicians to provide competent care. But competence is fluid, context-dependent and requires self-awareness on the part of doctors.

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Medical School Life

Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns.

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Physician Health

What to do when patient says, “I’d rather have a white doctor.”

The emotional harm to physicians of color can be substantial. The first step is to acknowledge racist speech and behaviors.

Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs

Michael J. Rigby

Michael J. Rigby is a member of the Council of Ethical & Judicial Affairs at the American Medical Association.

Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs

Rebecca Weintraub Brendel, MD, JD

Rebecca Weintraub Brendel, MD, JD, is a member of the Council of Ethical & Judicial Affairs at the American Medical Association.

Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs

Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) reports

The council investigates general ethical conditions and all matters pertaining to the relations of physicians to one another or to the public, and make recommendations to the House of Delegates or the constituent associations through the issuance of reports.

Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs

Research & innovation: CEJA reports

Read reports on this topic for the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Essential Tools & Resources

Governing rules of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs

AMA PolicyFinder

Code of Medical Ethics overview

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