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Judicial Function of the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs

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Medical School Life

Medical student leadership opportunities

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Physician Diversity

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Seven powerful AMA councils help set the course for U.S. health care. Learn about the seven women heading up these councils in 2020.

Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs

Larry E. Reaves, MD

Larry E. Reaves, MD, holds the position of member on the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs at the American Medical Association. 
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Physician Health

4 ways COVID-19 is causing moral distress among physicians

Learn more about some of the reasons physicians and other health professionals may experience moral distress as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

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Ethics

What do health care organizations owe doctors battling COVID-19?

Physicians put safety at risk to provide pandemic care. The organizations where they work must step up too. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics clarifies the obligations.

Ethics

DNR orders in a public health crisis

During a public health crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR or DNR) orders require special ethical consideration.

Ethics

Protecting public health & vulnerable populations in a pandemic

AMA provides guidance on the responsibility physicians have to advocacy and protect vulnerable patients and populations during a pandemic.

Ethics

Obligations to protect health care professionals

Physicians have a well-recognized duty to provide care during a public health emergency, addressed in the AMA Code of Medical Ethics.

Essential Tools & Resources

Governing rules of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs

AMA PolicyFinder

Code of Medical Ethics overview

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