Ethics of Privacy, Confidentiality & Medical Records

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Ethics May 18, 2020

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

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.

Ethics

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.

Digital Nov 14, 2019

Google-Ascension deal comes as concerns rise on use of health data

Patient privacy cannot be retrieved once it’s lost. Learn how the AMA has made protecting patient health data in the digital age a top priority.

Ethics

Code of Medical Ethics: Privacy, confidentiality & medical records

Respecting patients’ privacy is crucial. Find out how patient confidentiality ethics build trust, foster thoughtful decision making and improve care.

Ethics Nov 14, 2017

When appearing in media, physicians carry special responsibility

Doctors “must uphold the values” of the medical profession. That means providing accurate information, disclosing conflicts of interest, and more.

Ethics May 12, 2017

Reality TV and the AMA Code of Medical Ethics

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics has guidance to help physicians seeking to document real patients for public broadcast.

Ethics

Breach of Security in Electronic Medical Records

Dedication to upholding trust, to preventing harm, and respecting privacy create responsibilities for physicians, medical practices, and institutions.

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Ethics of Privacy, Confidentiality & Medical Records

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

Ethical practice in isolation, quarantine & contact tracing

Use of patient registries during public health emergencies

Google-Ascension deal comes as concerns rise on use of health data

Code of Medical Ethics: Privacy, confidentiality & medical records

When appearing in media, physicians carry special responsibility

Reality TV and the AMA Code of Medical Ethics

Breach of Security in Electronic Medical Records

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