COVID-19 Ethics Guidance

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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.

Ethics

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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EthicsDec 11, 2020

Medical ethics: Big questions arise when patient is “Mr. President”

In some ways, caring for the commander in chief is like caring for any patient. In other ways, it can be more challenging. An AMA ethicist charts the landscape.

Public Health

COVID-19 vaccine development: Medical ethics

The AMA is tracking the developments on the COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) outbreak, including vaccine developments. Explore topics on equitable vaccination allocation, vaccine trials and more.

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Public HealthDec 2, 2020

Coronavirus vaccines: Who’s first in line for immunization

Learn where physicians fit in the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ plan to allocate the initial supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

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Public HealthNov 16, 2020

Are physicians obliged to get vaccinated against COVID-19?

The AMA House of Delegates adopts new policy outlining doctors’ ethical duties if there’s a safe, effective vaccine for a pandemic disease.

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Momentous year as AMA president leaves Dr. Bailey hopeful for future

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses COVID-19 vaccines and variants

Telehealth Immersion Program: Past events

Telehealth Immersion Program: 2021 events

Physicians call for clarity on IMG credentialing, licensure

Dale Okorodudu, MD, on the need for more Black men in medicine

Buying a house during residency? Be prepared for a seller’s market

USMLE Step 3 prep: Accurately managing allergic rhinitis

June 18, 2021: National Advocacy Update

June 18, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

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House of Delegates, AMA Board and AMA Councils candidates' election

Highlights from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

Council on Medical Service Reports

Telemedicine/telehealth: Council on Medical Service reports

Section Involvement Grant program for recruitment and engagement

YPS June 2021 Meeting highlights

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Time to pursue patient-centered payment models designed by doctors