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What to say to a parent who requests genetic testing

When it comes to genetic testing in children, a physician’s best advice is to avoid rushing into something that will not benefit the kids’ interests.

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End-of-life care: What’s the physician role in healthy dying?

Advanced-care planning, organ donation after circulatory death and the medicalization of death are just a few of the salient ethical issues in end-of-life care. Find out more.

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3 big ethical issues medical school doesn’t prepare you for

Find out more about three major ethical issues in health care on which new physicians believe they should have received more guidance.

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AMA opposes proposed rule on Title X family planning program

AMA urged HHS Secretary to withdraw the Administration’s NPRM that proposes to revise the regulations governing the federal Title X family planning program.

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Medical ethics and end of life: What every patient should know

End-of-life care ethical issues have long challenged patients, families and physicians. Learn how to plan with your patients before crisis hits.

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Physicians to continue examination of physician-assisted suicide

Following deliberations by the House of Delegates, the existing guidance in the Code of Medical Ethics on physician-assisted suicide remains unchanged.

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AMA adopts ethical guidance on medical tourism

AMA adopts new ethical guidance to help physicians understand their responsibilities when interacting with patients who seek, receive outside medical care.

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#MeToo in med ed: 1 in 7 students subjected to sexist remarks

Medical trainees are in a particularly vulnerable position when it comes to sexual harassment. Stakeholders in medical education discuss ways to protect them.

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The AMA Code of Medical Ethics and health care spending

What the U.S. spends on medical care is again under the microscope. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics has guidance to help physicians exercise proper stewardship of health care resources.

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