Keeping the lead in ethics

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association's (AMA) Code of Medical Ethics has needed occasional updating since its first publication in 1847, and that procedure continues today. Recent pronouncements of the AMA's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs have influenced health care industry attitudes towards managed care gag clauses, financial incentives to limit care, physician-assisted suicide and genetic engineering. Ethical issues under current consideration include capitation, futile care, and organ procurement.

Editorial, Management, Health care industry, Social policy, Ethical aspects, American Medical Association. Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs

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Standing up for ethics

Article Abstract:

The history of the American Medical Association's Code of Ethics is presented and major changes highlighted. The first code was established in 1847. Issues such as the acceptance of homeopathy, advertising by physicians, the role of women in medical professions and the financial relationships between doctors and hospitals caused the code to be revised. In the 1970s the federal government mandated changes to the code because some policies were anti-competitive.

History, American Medical Association

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House rejects new specialty seats on AMA board

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates voted in December 1996 to shorten the tenure of trustees elected after 1997 from a maximum of nine years to a maximum of eight, with future trustees to be elected to four-year terms instead of three-year stints. The House of Delegates voted not to form five new board seats for group-practice and specialty-society representatives.

Political activity, Trade and professional associations, Professional associations, Trade associations, American Medical Association. House of Delegates

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