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Research & innovation: CEJA reports

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

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The big ethical issues clinical genomics needs to solve

Clinical genomics is revolutionizing medicine. But the ethics around it aren’t yet settled. Learn more with the AMA.

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SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trials underway: How to protect participants

The fundamentals of ethical research are steadfast, even for vaccine trials in a pandemic. Opinions from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics outline top-level concerns.

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Vaccine trials & healthy volunteers

Trial design and informed consent take on ethical significance when developing vaccines, even during the urgency of a pandemic such as COVID-19.

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
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Research ethics in a public health crisis

Pressure to act on a therapeutic intervention doesn't justify relaxing standards for ethical clinical research; the Code of Medical Ethics articulates standards for research involving participants during a public health crisis.

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Use of patient registries during public health emergencies

While patient information data can be useful during a pandemic, the AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidelines on protecting patient confidentiality.

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
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Clinical research versus patient care: Conducting clinical trials

Read the guidance based on the AMA Code of Medical Ethics Opinions to find effective patient treatments and remember the differences between clinical research and patient care.

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
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Clinical research versus patient care: Access to experimental treatment

Read the guidance based on the AMA Code of Medical Ethics Opinions about the quality of decision making and consent for use of unproven, experimental therapies in patient care.

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
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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.

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