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AMA Code of Medical Ethics
Code of Medical Ethics overview
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Code of Medical Ethics Preface & Preamble
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Why does the medical profession need a code of ethics?
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Commercial Use of Human Biological Materials

Physicians must not allow the commercial potential of a patient’s tissue to influence professional judgment.

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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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Research With Stem Cells

Clinical studies have validated the use of adult stem cells in a limited number of therapies, but have yet to confirm the utility of embryonic stem cells.

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Confidentiality & Electronic Medical Records

Information gathered in association with the care of a patient is confidential, regardless of the form in which it is collected or stored.

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Physicians with Disruptive Behavior

Physicians have a responsibility to address situations in which individual physicians behave disruptively.

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Safeguards in the Use of DNA Databanks

Breach of confidentiality of information contained in DNA databanks may result in discrimination or stigmatization.

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Management of Medical Records

Physicians have an ethical obligation to manage medical records appropriately.

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Research in Gene Therapy & Genetic Engineering

Physicians should not engage in research involving gene therapy or genetic engineering with human participants except under specific conditions.

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Access to Medical Records by Data Collection Companies

Disclosing information to third parties for commercial purposes without consent undermines trust, violates principles of informed consent and confidentiality.

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