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Emerging med ed technology offers look at the future

Representatives from innovative medical education technology companies demonstrated new tools that could change the way future physicians are taught as part of a special meeting at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Torture, coercive interrogations and physicians

In light of the new U.S. Senate report on interrogations, now is a good time for physicians to make sure they understand their ethical obligations regarding torture and interrogation. The Code offers specific policy regarding what physicians should and should not do in situations involving torture or coercive interrogation.

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Restrictive Covenants

Covenants-not-to-compete restrict competition, can disrupt continuity of care and may limit access to care.

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Health Promotion and Preventive Care

Physicians have a professional commitment to prevent disease and promote health and well-being for their patients and the community.

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Doctors debate care continuity, competence at ethics forum

Physicians had the chance to share their opinions on continuity of care in complex health care systems and the ethical obligation to provide competent care during an open forum of the AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA).

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Physicians vote to exercise conscience in medical care

Physicians voted in favor of new policies during the 2014 AMA Interim Meeting in Dallas, focusing on physicians’ exercise of conscience and physician civil discourse. Also adopted was policy outlined in a report by the AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs on physicians’ exercise of conscience.

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This month in medical ethics, it's all about sex

The November issue of Virtual Mentor, the AMA’s online ethics journal, isn’t as racy as it sounds. But the issue warrants attention by physicians in practice and training alike as they seek to navigate their role in commenting on sexual behavior in the context of clinical conversations.

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Physicians' ethical considerations in emergencies

As flu season approaches and public health outbreaks are making headlines, physicians and health systems across the country are reviewing disaster preparedness procedures. The AMA Code of Ethics and physician-authored articles provide guidance on ethical deliberations the medical community should consider regarding public health and disaster preparedness.

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Gifts to Physicians from Industry

Gifts to physicians from industry create conditions that carry the risk of bias and impaired professional judgment in care of patients.

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