Ethical Considerations Doctors Face During COVID-19
The AMA has released a 12-minute video about
ethical considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic
, including the lack of PPE that puts physicians in a dangerous situation when they show up for work, and equitable access to testing by underserved populations.The video is hosted by AMA’s CEO, Todd Unger, who is joined by:
- Dr. Audiey Kao, AMA VP of Ethic Standards
- Elliott Crigger, AMA Director of Ethics Policy
- Mia Keeys: AMA Director of Health Equity Policy and Advocacy
Code of Medical Ethics: Guidance in a Pandemic
The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers foundational guidance for health care professionals and institutions responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in regards to
Physicians' Responsibilities in Disaster Response and Preparedness
and
Allocating Limited Health Care Resources
.
To view the full report,
click here
. AMA also has a Code of Medical Ethics Overview that can be accessed
here
.
Code of Medical Ethics Opinions: Community Health
The AMA has an established
Code of Medial Ethics Opinions Page
. These Opinions are offered as ethics guidance for physicians and are not intended to establish standards of clinical practice or rules of law.