Numerous websites provide information about clinicians and organizations from which patients seek health care. Some of these sites provide user-submitted reviews about practices and clinicians from patients or members of the public. Unfortunately, patient reviews are not always positive, and…
When a patient is seen for a physical or preventive/wellness visit, and also has acute complaints or chronic problems that require additional evaluation, some physicians encounter challenges when coding and billing for both services. There is confusion about whether it…
The module outlines how personal and professional identities can inform clinical decision making, and how to balance professional integrity and patient expectations in these types of scenarios. This is accomplished by exploring eight key considerations that physicians must evaluate when…
Decision-making when the patient is a minor is often fundamentally different than when the patient is an adult. This e-learning CME module explores that distinction in order to help physicians learn how to approach these cases effectively. Topics include recognizing…
It is vital that physicians be aware of how their position of power can influence or intimidate their patients even when it comes to discussing non-clinical matters. As part of the Boundaries for Physicians series, this Code of Medical Ethics…
Physicians can be in a difficult position when faced with treating one’s friends, family, colleagues, or even oneself. Ethical challenges include concerns about professional objectivity, patient autonomy, and informed consent. As part of the Boundaries for Physicians series, this Code…
This Code of Medical Ethics module explores why romantic and sexual interactions between physicians and patients or key third parties undermine trust in the patient physician relationship. As part of the Boundaries for Physicians series, this module further explores why…
This enduring e-learning module incorporates animation, infographics, and scenario-based learning to help physicians identify and understand how to work with surrogate decision makers. It outlines what to consider when needing to identify a surrogate decision maker for a patient, as…
Generally, physicians have an ethical obligation to obtain proper consent prior to disclosing a patient’s information. As part of the Privacy and Confidentiality series, this Code of Medical Ethics module identifies appropriate and inappropriate disclosures, and a physician’s role during…
Physicians have a duty to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of their patients. As part of the Privacy and Confidentiality series, this Code of Medical Ethics module navigates ethical challenges as they relate to various types of privacy and confidentiality,…
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