AMA Releases Framework for Clinical Agentic AI Governance

As agentic AI systems become capable of assuming increasingly consequential clinical functions, clear approaches are needed to determine what these systems should be permitted to do, under what conditions, and who is accountable for their actions and outcomes.

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MEASLES RESOURCES

The Florida Department of Health in Collier County is offering MMR vaccines at no cost to the community.

Immokalee Community Letter | Measles Fact Sheet | Measles Healthcare Algorithm

Additional information, including Haitian Creole and Spanish versions of the letter and fact sheet, is available here.

NEW 2027 RCC Cards

CCMS Members receive special $10 pricing on the new 2027 RCC Card, which provides discounts at restaurants and merchants. Order a card at ccmsonline.org/membership or call CCMS, (239) 435-7727. Cards will be mailed to the office address on file unless otherwise specified.

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Marketing Discount for CCMS Physicians

Take advantage of 15% off Constant Contact subscriptions, with email, SMS/text, and social media, and events marketing options. Sign up through the CCMS member page for a free trial and details.

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Invitation to join CCMS Committees

Committee membership is open to all CCMS members. Most committee meetings are virtual and take place in the evenings a few times each year. Highlighted opportunities include CCMS Health Disparities Ad-Hoc Committee, Legislative, Membership, Programs, Women's Health Forum, and Wellness committees. Committee business may also be discussed via email. If you are interested in serving, contact April Donahue, CCMS Executive Director.

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CCMS Physician Wellness Program (PWP)



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Join a CCMS Fitness/Wellness Group:

Stay active and connect with colleagues! Whether you enjoy tennis, cycling, kayaking, or weekend dining, there may already be a group for you, or you can explore options such as running, fishing, and discussion groups. Email CCMS to sign up and let us know your interests!

Request a PWP Counseling & Coaching Session:

Confidential, cost-free support for all CCMS physician members, via telehealth or in person visits. Request a session online or call (239) 208-3984. Secure online request form: Select “Collier County Medical Society” under “I am using benefits from my Physician/Attorney Wellness Program”, and choose self-pay.

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Enter to Win Foundation of CCMS 2028 Masters Tournament Passes!

Support the Foundation of CCMS for a chance to win one-day passes for two people to the 2028 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. The winner may choose a tournament day (April 6–9, 2028), and each attendee will also receive a Masters shirt and hat. The suggested minimum donation is $200 per ticket, and a maximum of only 100 tickets will be entered.

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Win 2027 Season Tickets for your Favorite Team & Support the Foundation of CCMS!

Support the Foundation of CCMS for the opportunity to win two lower-level season tickets to the NFL or college football team of your choice for the 2027 season. (Be sure to select "Foundation of Collier County Medical Society" from the list of charities on the Tix for Good page).

Event: 2027-2028

Enter By: Feb. 14, 2027 11:59 pm

Drawing Date: Feb. 15, 2027

Informed consent is more than a signed form. It is an ongoing communication process through which a patient receives understandable information about a proposed examination, treatment, procedure, or course of care; considers the available choices; asks questions; and voluntarily decides whether to proceed. In the medical office setting, a reliable, informed consent process supports patient autonomy, strengthens the clinician–patient relationship, and reduces misunderstandings about expected outcomes and risks.

What Makes Consent "Informed"?

Valid informed consent generally requires several connected elements: the patient has decision-making capacity; the clinician provides material information in language the patient can understand; the patient has an opportunity to consider the information and ask questions; the decision is voluntary; and the patient communicates agreement or refusal. The depth of the discussion should be proportionate to the significance, complexity, and risk of the proposed care.

Documenting Informed Consent

Documentation should show that a meaningful discussion occurred. Depending on the proposed care and applicable requirements, the medical record should identify the condition or reason for treatment; the proposed intervention; material benefits and risks; reasonable alternatives; the consequences of no treatment; the patient’s questions; any language or communication assistance used; the patient’s decision; and the name of the clinician who conducted the discussion. When relevant, the record should also note the date of consent, the identity and authority of any representative, and any change in or withdrawal of consent. A signed consent form may be required for certain procedures, but the form supplements rather than replaces the discussion.

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