Activity

Activity ID

13725

Expires

January 1, 2028

Format Type

Journal-based

CME Credit

1

Fee

$30

CME Provider: AMA Journal of Ethics

Description of CME Course

In epidemiology, bias is defined as systematic deviation from the truth, and it can arise at different stages of scientific investigation (eg, data collection, methodological application, and outcomes analysis). Epidemiological bias can appear as a consequence of data bias (usually categorized as selection bias or information bias) or social bias (prejudice). Such forms of bias may occur separately or together. This article explores what health professions students should learn about the relationship between data bias and social bias—generated by racial, ethnic, gender, or other kinds of prejudice, singly or in combination—as a source of ethical and clinical concern in health care practices and policies that influence patient care and community health.

Disclaimers

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

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Educational Objectives

Learning Objectives 1. Explain a new or unfamiliar viewpoint on a topic of ethical or professional conduct 2. Evaluate the usefulness of this information for health care practice, teaching, or conduct 3. Decide whether and when to apply the new information to health care practice, teaching, or conduct

Keywords

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Ethics, Patient Care, Public Health, Research, Methods, Statistics

Competencies

Medical Knowledge

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/amajethics.2025.14

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