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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
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AMA adopts guidance for ethical physician conduct in the media

AMA approved new ethical guidance to help physicians in the media navigate the roles of clinician, consultant, pundit, journalist and media personality.

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When a colleague is impaired, how should physicians respond?

An education module offers insight into the ethics of physician impairment and wellness.   

Ethics
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Xenotransplantation and the AMA Code of Medical Ethics

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics has guidance to help physicians navigate the topic of xenotransplantation.

Ethics
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Genome editing and the AMA Code of Medical Ethics

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics has guidance to help physicians navigate the tricky terrain presented by genetic engineering.

Ethics
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Jeff Bezos’ charitable drive and the Code of Medical Ethics

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics has guidance to help physicians when they are raising funds for charity.

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AMA letter to AJC on ethical conduct at AMA meetings

The following letter to the editor was submitted to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in response to a flawed article.

Press Releases
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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.

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Southern storms, tornadoes and the AMA Code of Medical Ethics

Physicians play key roles in disaster response and preparedness. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics has guidance for their behavior.

Ethics