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Michael Suk, MD, MPH, at Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs forum
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Can AMA ethical guidance help health systems—and not just doctors?

AMA Trustee and Geisinger physician leader Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, was among those weighing in on a new direction for the AMA Code of Medical Ethics. 

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6 MIN READ

The top 10 ethical issues medical students should be taught

Get key background from the AMA on the emerging medical ethics topics that medical students should be learning about in medical school.

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2023 Interim Meeting of HOD
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3 MIN READ

Health care administrators must not be medical decision-makers

A rise in physician employment and health care administrators has created tension. The AMA says physicians should be making medical decisions for patients.

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Physician Health
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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What is telehealth?

Telehealth, telemedicine and related terms generally refer to the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication—learn more and download the issue brief PDF on equity in telehealth.

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Digital
Health Care Definitions
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The do’s and don'ts of calling out a patient's bad behavior

Most physicians will encounter patient comments that are rude—or worse. Be prepared with a ready reply and an understanding of the ethics involved. 

Ethics
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Code of Medical Ethics: Patient-physician relationships

Doctor-patient relationships are strengthened by the practice of medical ethics, which can help you create better communication and health care decisions.

Ethics
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Quality

Individually and collectively, physicians should actively engage in efforts to improve the quality of health care.

Ethics
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Ethically Sound Innovation in Medical Practice

Innovation shares features with both research and patient care, but is distinct from both.

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Patient-physician relationships: CEJA reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs