Learning Center

A clinical practice toolkit that helps physicians approach AI use ethically

Learn how to apply the AMA Code of Medical Ethics in situations when patients lack decision-making capacity 

Securing consent when practicing telemedicine, conducting clinical research and using innovative treatments 

Understanding and applying essential elements of sound informed consent 

Learners will recognize competence as an ethical responsibility and know how to apply self-assessment and self-awareness strategies.

Learners will know how to recognize the influence of patient's background on the consent process; describe a framework for communicating effectively with patients; and apply the LEARN model to elicit patient understanding.

Learners will recognize key features that distinguish decisions that involve pediatric patients from decisions by or for adult patients and apply best practices in order to make ethically sound decisions in situations involving pediatric patients

Learners will recognize how the different elements of your identity inform your approach to clinical decision-making and know how to maintain professional integrity while caring for the patient and managing their expectations. 

Learners will recognize circumstances when a surrogate is needed and describe surrogate and physician responsibilities in making decisions for patients who lack capacity.

Learners will identify the leadership roles a physician might play in creating an ethical practice environment and recognize the multiple loyalties of physician leaders.