Code of medical ethics of the American Medical Association
Subtitle: current opinions with annotations
By: Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs ; annotations prepared by the Southern Illinois University Schools of Medicine and Law
Contributors: American Medical Association; Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. School of Medicine; Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. School of Law
Edition: 2014-2015 edition.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Chicago]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 539
ISBN-13: 9781622021819
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Medical ethics; Medical laws and legislation; Physicians; Discipline; Malpractice; Physician and patient; Codes of Ethics; Medical Ethics; Bioethical Issues
Description: For 167 years, the Code of Medical Ethics has been the authoritative guide on medical professionalism. First developed in 1847 by the American Medical Association and its Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs, the Code undergoes regular revisions, and sets the standard for practicing principled medicine. Addressing the professional challenges faced by physicians today, the 2014-2015 edition of the Code of Medical Ethics presents guidance through more than 200 ethical opinions on topics ranging from professionalism in the use of social media, to genetic testing and counseling, to financial relationships with industry in continuing medical education. In addition to containing the nine Principles of Medical Ethics, this resource incorporates new and updated opinions, such as physician responsibilities for safe patient discharge from health care facilities, physician stewardship of health care resources, confidential care for minors and continuing medical education. An essential resource for physicians and other medical professionals, attorneys, and patients who confront the challenging issues and choices inherent in modern medicine, this resource has been increasingly referenced for legal advocacy, decision making in matters of health care law and litigation, and the development of health care policy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Principles of medical ethics; title: Introduction; title: Opinions on social policy issues; title: Opinions on interprofessional relations; title: Opinions on hospital relations; title: Opinions on confidentiality, advertising, and communications media relations; title: Opinions on fees and charges; title: Opinions on physician records; title: Opinions on practice matters; title: Opinions on professional rights and responsibilities; title: Opinions on the patient-physician relationship.