Enduring CME Course: What Are the Ethical Responsibilities in Decision-Making for Adult Patients Who Lack Capacity?

Activity ID

14589

Expires

December 19, 2028

Format Type

Enduring

CME Credit

0.25

Fee

$30

CME Provider: AMA Code of Medical Ethics

Description of CME Course

In this activity, you engage with a patient case and explore key ethics pearls from the AMA Code of Medical Ethics that guide surrogate selection, conflict management, and balancing prior preferences with current best interests.

Disclaimers

1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

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NOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.

General Information on CME Activity

Educational Objectives

Apply the AMA Code of Medical Ethics to guide ethical decision-making in clinical scenarios

Keywords

Ethics

Competencies

Medical Knowledge, Professionalism

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/ama.2025.0002269