Code of Medical Ethics overview Since its adoption at the founding meeting of the American Medical Association in 1847, the AMA Code of Medical Ethics has articulated the values to which physicians commit themselves as members of the medical profession. Together, the Principles of Medical Ethics and the Opinions of the AMA's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs make up the Code. Ethics 2 MIN READ Code of Medical Ethics: Physicians & the health of the community A doctor's job doesn't stop at individual care. Find out how caring for the health of the community can also lead to better health for individual patients. Digital 4 MIN READ Advancing health care AI through ethics, evidence and equity Building on AMA policy for augmented intelligence, the AMA consulted with key AI stakeholder groups to elicit their thoughts on the intersection of AI and health care. Ethics 2 MIN READ Physician Competence, Self-Assessment and Self-Awareness Ethical responsibility competence requires physicians to understand that in the care of actual patients, competence is fluid and dependent on context. Ethics 3 MIN READ Mergers of Secular & Religiously Affiliated Health Care Institutions Consolidation can be a source of tension for the physicians and other health care professionals who are employed by or affiliated with the consolidated health care entity. Ethics 3 MIN READ Expanded Access to Investigational Therapies Physicians should become familiar with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s “expanded access” program so as to supply answers to patients who are seeking access to investigational therapy. Ethics 4 MIN READ Medical Tourism Physicians need to be aware of the implications of medical tourism for individual patients and the community. Ethics 1 MIN READ Abortion A physician may perform an abortion in accordance with good medical practice and under circumstances that do not violate the law. Ethics Oct 31, 2018 · 3 MIN READ When the news media calls, keep these 4 things in mind A physician appearing on a news show isn’t just another talking head. Learn how to maintain your own integrity, and that of the medical profession, when taking part in the media. Population Care Aug 24, 2018 · 3 MIN READ HHS should withdraw proposed family-planning gag rule The proposed regulation affecting Title X providers would interfere with the patient-physician relationship and deprive patients of information on the full range of family-planning options. Population Care Sep 24, 2020 · 3 MIN READ Reports of medical procedures done without consent must be investigated Informed consent is fundamental. The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general must investigate alarming reports from women held by ICE. Pagination Previous page Arrow left Created with Sketch. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Next page Arrow left Created with Sketch.
