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5 ways physicians can identify, help human trafficking victims

The pandemic may be exacerbating the isolation and despair of patients victimized by traffickers. Learn why doctors in a prime position to help.

Public Health
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Fate of independent medical ethics decisions in court’s hands

U.S. Supreme Court asked to consider lawsuit challenging a Texas advance-directives law providing protections for tough physician, hospital decisions.

Sustainability
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Do physicians have a responsibility to be vaccinated?

Do physicians have a responsibility to be vaccinated? Guidance in the AMA Code of Medical Ethics indicates they do. Learn more.

Ethics
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Physician Competence, Self-Assessment and Self-Awareness

Ethical responsibility competence requires physicians to understand that in the care of actual patients, competence is fluid and dependent on context.

Ethics
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When patients are prejudiced, here’s what physicians should do

About 60% of doctors have heard offensive comments from patients. AMA offers new advice for physicians encountering discriminatory patient behavior.

Physician Health
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Why the Supreme Court should take up Title X gag rule case

Conflicting appellate court rulings on cases involving the HHS physician gag rule require resolution by the Supreme Court, which should strike it down.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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Reports of medical procedures done without consent must be investigated

Informed consent is fundamental. The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general must investigate alarming reports from women held by ICE.

Population Care
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Thinking twice about the rush to give CPR to COVID-19 patients

Reviving infected patients presents huge risks to health care workers. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics outlines who has do-not-resuscitate (DNR) authority.

Ethics
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SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trials underway: How to protect participants

The fundamentals of ethical research are steadfast, even for vaccine trials in a pandemic. Opinions from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics outline top-level concerns.

Ethics