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,…
Physician incompetence, unethical behavior, and disruptive behavior each pose a legitimate threat to patients and undermine the public’s confidence in the profession. Learn how to identify and address these issues and proper reporting principles in this Code of Medical Ethics…
Physicians have a responsibility to take action to avoid harm in cases of impairment, whether it be their own or a colleague’s. As part of the Physician Wellness and Professional Conduct series, this Code of Medical Ethics module describes types…
The policies in place within an institution are crucial to shaping a practice environment, and physicians have the opportunity to improve such policies. As part of the Leadership for Ethical Practice series, this Code of Medical Ethics module demonstrates how…
Physicians, in their leadership roles, have the ability to curate an ethical workplace environment. As part of the Leadership for Ethical Practice series, this Code of Medical Ethics module outlines the key elements of an ethical practice environment. Learn how…
This enduring e-learning module incorporates animation, infographics, and scenario-based learning to help physicians identify proposed methods aimed at increasing the supply of organs available for transplantation, describe key ethical principles for organ donation and transplantation systems, and apply these principles…
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