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Code of Medical Ethics: Physicians & the health of the community

A doctor's job doesn't stop at individual care. Find out how caring for the health of the community can also lead to better health for individual patients.

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When the news media calls, keep these 4 things in mind

A physician appearing on a news show isn’t just another talking head. Learn how to maintain your own integrity, and that of the medical profession, when taking part in the media.

Ethics
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Why does the medical profession need a code of ethics?

From political conversations to use of social media, the AMA Code of Medical Ethics addresses the new issues confronting physicians, patients and society.

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3 MIN READ

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.

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4 MIN READ

Driverless cars, impaired drivers and the Code of Medical Ethics

Self-driving cars could one day make the roads much safer. For now, physicians have an obligation to protect patients and the public from impaired drivers.

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Oscars’ big snafu and the AMA Code of Medical Ethics

PricewaterhouseCoopers apologized for the oops seen around the world. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics has guidance for when there is a medical error.

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Human trafficking: Physicians as first responders

Caring for trafficking victims and survivors requires a special knowledge set. The AMA Journal of Ethics explores the ethical, clinical and legal complexities.

Ethics
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Preventing, Identifying & Treating Violence & Abuse

Physicians have an ethical obligation to take appropriate action to avert the harms caused by violence and abuse.

Ethics
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Expedited Partner Therapy

Although expedited partner therapy has been demonstrated to be effective at reducing the burden of certain diseases, it also has ethical implications.

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