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HHS should withdraw proposal on health care conscience rights

The proposed rule would undermine patient access to medical care and information, the AMA said in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.

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April 5, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians ask HHS to withdraw proposed rule on conscience rights in health care

Physicians ask HHS to withdraw proposed rule on conscience rights in health care. Read AMA's response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

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Set clear rules to stop bad behavior that worsens morale

Inappropriate and disruptive behavior by physicians and other hospital staff isn’t just a teamwork issue. It can be a sign of burnout and a threat to patient safety and quality of care. Here’s what your organization can do.

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Pregnant women deserve to get the whole truth on their options

Pregnancy clinics’ misleading messages create compelling need to protect patients’ right to accurate medical information, the AMA argues in a brief filed with Supreme Court.

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Patients and politics: What the AMA Code of Medical Ethics says

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics has guidance to help physicians mulling whether to engage patients in conversations about health policy.

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Ethics module helps doctors navigate efforts to boost organ donation

The interactive tool identifies efforts to increase donation, describes key ethical considerations and shows physicians ways to apply the ethical principles.

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Informed consent: How do physicians frame the discussion?

A new e-learning module on informed consent tells physicians what they need to know about this essential discussion with patients or surrogates.

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Global physician ethics pledge gets biggest makeover in decades

Respect for patient autonomy and medical colleagues are among the new elements of what is being called “the physician’s pledge.”

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When appearing in media, physicians carry special responsibility

Doctors “must uphold the values” of the medical profession. That means providing accurate information, disclosing conflicts of interest, and more.

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