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What do health care organizations owe doctors battling COVID-19?

Physicians put safety at risk to provide pandemic care. The organizations where they work must step up too. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics clarifies the obligations.

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DNR orders in a public health crisis

During a public health crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR or DNR) orders require special ethical consideration.

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
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Protecting public health & vulnerable populations in a pandemic

AMA provides guidance on the responsibility physicians have to advocacy and protect vulnerable patients and populations during a pandemic.

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
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Obligations to protect health care professionals

Physicians have a well-recognized duty to provide care during a public health emergency, addressed in the AMA Code of Medical Ethics.

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Michigan's Medicaid expansion doubles access to primary care

Michigan customized its Medicaid program to emphasize primary care and preventive health services. Studies are showing this was a wise approach.

Access to Care
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Pediatric decision-making: Help parents protect, empower kids

While bearing the weighty responsibility of making medical decisions for children when they lack capacity, parents can also promote patient autonomy.

Ethics
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Your patient requests an investigational therapy: How to respond

The FDA allows some critically ill patients to access unapproved therapies. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics has guidance for shared decision-making.

Ethics
Delegate James Burdick, MD, speaking at 2019 HOD Interim Meeting.
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Physicians have duty to monitor their own competence

Everyone expects physicians to provide competent care. But competence is fluid, context-dependent and requires self-awareness on the part of doctors.

Ethics
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What to do when patient says, “I’d rather have a white doctor.”

The emotional harm to physicians of color can be substantial. The first step is to acknowledge racist speech and behaviors.

Physician Health