AMA Code of Medical Ethics

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics guides physicians to meet the ethical challenges of medical practice.
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Patient & Physician Interactions
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Treatments & Use of Technologies
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Professional Relationships & Self-Regulation
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Code of Medical Ethics Overview
The Principles of Medical Ethics and the Opinions of the AMA Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs make up the AMA Code of Medical Ethics. View the Concordance to compare Opinions issued prior to June 2016 to the modernized Opinions adopted in 2016.
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AMA Principles of Medical Ethics
Code of Medical Ethics Preface & Preamble
Concordance of Current & Past Opinions
History of the Code of Medical Ethics

Medical Ethics CME Courses
Access CME courses about medical ethics in the AMA Education Center to advance your knowledge about meeting ethical standards in your relationships with patients, other health professionals and in your practice.
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Boundaries for Physicians
Informed Consent and Decision Making
Physician Wellness and Professional Conduct

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Available in Various Formats

The Code of Medical Ethics is available at special pricing for AMA members. Whether hardcover, commemorative, e-book or even personalized, you’ll find the perfect edition for your medical library or practice.

AMA Journal of Ethics

Call for Papers

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