Caring for patients at the end of life is a privilege. Physicians have a responsibility to help patients define their goals for care and to respect patients' preferences.

Caring for patients at the end of life

Code of Medical Ethics Opinions: Caring for patients at the end of life

Code of Medical Ethics Opinions

AMA Code of Medical Ethics

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Caring for patients at the end of life is a privilege. Physicians have a responsibility to help patients define their goals for care and to respect patients' preferences.

Caring for patients at the end of life

Code of Medical Ethics Opinions: Caring for patients at the end of life

Code of Medical Ethics Opinions

AMA Code of Medical Ethics

Visit the Code of Medical Ethics page to access additional Opinions, the Principles of Medical Ethics and a list of CME courses that are available.

Review the Code Opinions

These Opinions are offered as ethics guidance for physicians and are not intended to establish standards for clinical practice or rules of law. 

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