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Fate of independent medical ethics decisions in court’s hands

U.S. Supreme Court asked to consider lawsuit challenging a Texas advance-directives law providing protections for tough physician, hospital decisions.

Judicial Advocacy
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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.

Ethics
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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.

Infectious Diseases
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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.

Population Health
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Thinking twice about the rush to give CPR to COVID-19 patients

Reviving infected patients presents huge risks to health care workers. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics outlines who has do-not-resuscitate (DNR) authority.

Infectious Diseases
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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.

Ethics
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COVID-19 contact tracing, isolation are key: How to do them ethically

Ethical questions surround these crucial public health measures. Opinions from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics provide clarity.

Ethics
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When life support is withdrawn, commitment to care must not end

Patients dying of COVID-19 need care like everyone else at the end of life. Opinions from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics help guide decision-making.

Ethics
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Prioritizing the rest of health care in a public health crisis

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers insight into what is ethically required to safely make a broader range of health care services available in a public health crisis.

Ethics