Ethics for Physicians & the Health of the Community

Ethics

Ethics guidance during a pandemic: An overview

The AMA offers an overview of foundational guidance regarding medical ethics for health care professionals and institutions responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health

Oct 5, 2021 ·

3 MIN READ

Why doctors back state COVID-19 vaccine mandates for health care

Physicians strongly support New York’s new COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Learn more with the AMA.

Health care worker wearing a mask with a hand palm up in a gesture to stop

Ethics

Sep 21, 2021 ·

5 MIN READ

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.

Ethics

UPDATED

Sep 15, 2021 ·

4 MIN READ

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.

Patient Support & Advocacy

Jun 24, 2021 ·

5 MIN READ

You suspect a patient is being abused. What should you do?

Nearly 90% of human-trafficking victims have contact with a health professional while being trafficked. Learn to better identify and help these patients.

Public Health

Jan 22, 2021 ·

5 MIN READ

5 ways physicians can identify, help human trafficking victims

The pandemic may be exacerbating the isolation and despair of patients victimized by traffickers. Learn why doctors in a prime position to help.

Ethics

2 MIN READ

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

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.

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Ethics for Physicians & the Health of the Community

Ethics guidance during a pandemic: An overview

Why doctors back state COVID-19 vaccine mandates for health care

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

Can physicians decline unvaccinated patients?

You suspect a patient is being abused. What should you do?

5 ways physicians can identify, help human trafficking victims

Do physicians have a responsibility to be vaccinated?

Physician Competence, Self-Assessment and Self-Awareness

Membership Moves Medicine™