COVID-19 Ethics Guidance

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EthicsSep 21, 2021

No COVID-19 vaccination, no care? Why that’s the wrong path

Physicians generally are obligated to care for patients, no matter their vaccination status. Learn about guidance from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics.

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Can physicians decline unvaccinated patients?

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidance for physicians on seeing patients who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19.

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Prescribing medications responsibly in a pandemic

Read the guidance based on the AMA Code of Medical Ethics Opinions for prescribing medications responsibly when the decision can be clinically and ethically challenging, such as during a pandemic.

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Public HealthJun 30, 2021

One surge away: Key tips to prep now on crisis care standards

AMA joins National Academy of Medicine, other major stakeholders to push improvements based on the past year’s pandemic experiences.

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Ambassador Program: Pandemic ethics & equity

Learn about ethics and equity during the pandemic and how the AMA promotes ethics for medicine and public health.

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Do physicians have a responsibility to be vaccinated?

Do physicians have a responsibility to be vaccinated? Guidance in the AMA Code of Medical Ethics indicates they do. Learn more.

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Public HealthDec 21, 2020

Horrific COVID-19 surge demands readiness on crisis standards of care

AMA joins National Academy of Medicine to urge that political, health care officials get ready to quickly handle tragic shortages of care resources.

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EthicsDec 15, 2020

4 touchstones for end-of-life conversations during COVID-19

The pandemic has changed how physicians care for dying patients. Learn with the AMA what to talk about and when.

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COVID-19 Ethics Guidance

No COVID-19 vaccination, no care? Why that’s the wrong path

Can physicians decline unvaccinated patients?

Prescribing medications responsibly in a pandemic

One surge away: Key tips to prep now on crisis care standards

Ambassador Program: Pandemic ethics & equity

Do physicians have a responsibility to be vaccinated?

Horrific COVID-19 surge demands readiness on crisis standards of care

4 touchstones for end-of-life conversations during COVID-19

A time to stand together