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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.

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Patient Support & Advocacy

Michigan's Medicaid expansion doubles access to primary care

Michigan customized its Medicaid program to emphasize primary care and preventive health services. Studies are showing this was a wise approach.

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Ethics

Pediatric decision-making: Help parents protect, empower kids

While bearing the weighty responsibility of making medical decisions for children when they lack capacity, parents can also promote patient autonomy.

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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.

Essential Tools & Resources

Governing rules of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs

AMA PolicyFinder

Code of Medical Ethics overview

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