The AMA was founded in part to establish the first national code of medical ethics. Today the Code is widely recognized as authoritative ethics guidance for physicians through its Principles of Medical Ethics interpreted in Opinions of AMA’s Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs that address the evolving challenges of contemporary practice.
When companies fail to uphold given standards and guidelines through self-regulation, quality and safety are threatened, along with the trust of the public.
Bioethical debate regarding donor anonymity hinges on whether the donor’s right to privacy or the offspring’s right to full identity is more important.
Contract negotiations are important for the parties involved to reach an agreement regarding how their relationship will operate and what their obligations will be.
Taylor Swift's electoral influence may have among her fans raises the question of how physicians should engage in political conversations with their patients.
Improving the accuracy of the Census to ensure better political representation is an important step in reducing health disparities that disproportionately affect Indigenous peoples.