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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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Industry Representatives in Clinical Settings

Physicians have a responsibility to protect patient interests in inviting industry representatives into the clinical setting.

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Allied Health Professionals

Allied health professionals have training and expertise that complements physicians’ overall responsibility for the quality of care.

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Nurses

Nurses’ training, expertise and scope of practice complement physicians’ professional commitments and expertise.

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Peers as Patients

Physicians must make the same fundamental ethical commitments when treating peers as when treating any other patient.

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Physician Employment by a Nonphysician Supervisee

Physicians’ relationships with midlevel practitioners must be based on mutual respect and trust as well as their shared commitment to patient well-being.

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Ethical Obligations of Medical Directors

Physicians must uphold core obligations when taking on roles that require them to use their medical knowledge on behalf of third parties.

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Ethics Guidance for Physicians in Nonclinical Roles

Physicians earn and maintain the trust of their patients and the public by upholding norms of fidelity.

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Surgical Co-Management

Such arrangements should be made only to ensure the highest quality of care.

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Soliciting Charitable Contributions from Patients

Physicians are encouraged to participate in fundraising and other solicitation activities.

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