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Physician HealthJun 18, 2020

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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EthicsMay 1, 2020

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.

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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.

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Patient Support & AdvocacyJan 27, 2020

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Your patient requests an investigational therapy: How to respond

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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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Physician HealthAug 28, 2019

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.

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