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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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Ethical practice in isolation, quarantine & contact tracing

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidance to help physicians strike the balance with patient's rights and privacy when dealing with contact tracing, isolation or quarantine. 

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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 guidance for HHS general allocation fund portal

AMA provides eligibility information on how to receive additional funds for physicians who have already received payments from the initial provider relief fund. View the information needed to apply.

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Fact sheet: Provider Relief Fund second general distribution

Read about the government's second distribution to health care providers of the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund.

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Loan and grant info for residents & medical students during COVID-19

AMA outlines benefits, such as loan relief and additional grants, to assist residents and medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Residency Finance
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AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Guidance in a pandemic

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers foundational guidance for health care professionals and institutions responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Guiding principles to protect resident & fellow physicians responding to COVID-19

AMA provides guiding principles for programs, institutions and organizations to follow in managing the engagement of residents during the response to COVID-19.

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Resident Wellness
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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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