AMA Code of Medical Ethics
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The AMA Code of Medical Ethics is a foundational set of ethical guidelines that defines professional conduct, responsibilities, and decision-making standards for physicians in the United States.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: AMA Code of Medical Ethics Context triple: [American Medical Association, notableWork, AMA Code of Medical Ethics]
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AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
The AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is a formal set of ethical standards and professional responsibilities that guide the behavior and practice of architects who are members of the American Institute of Architects.
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American Medical Association
The American Medical Association is a leading professional organization for physicians in the United States that sets ethical standards, influences health policy, and advocates for the medical profession and patient care.
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Model Rules of Professional Conduct
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct are a set of ethical standards and guidelines that govern the professional behavior and responsibilities of lawyers in the United States.
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Model Code of Professional Responsibility
The Model Code of Professional Responsibility was the American Bar Association’s former framework of ethical standards and disciplinary rules governing lawyers’ professional conduct in the United States.
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General Medical Council
The General Medical Council is the independent UK regulatory body responsible for maintaining the official register of medical practitioners and setting standards for medical education and practice.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: AMA Code of Medical Ethics Target entity description: The AMA Code of Medical Ethics is a foundational set of ethical guidelines that defines professional conduct, responsibilities, and decision-making standards for physicians in the United States.
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A.
AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
The AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is a formal set of ethical standards and professional responsibilities that guide the behavior and practice of architects who are members of the American Institute of Architects.
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B.
American Medical Association
The American Medical Association is a leading professional organization for physicians in the United States that sets ethical standards, influences health policy, and advocates for the medical profession and patient care.
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C.
Model Rules of Professional Conduct
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct are a set of ethical standards and guidelines that govern the professional behavior and responsibilities of lawyers in the United States.
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D.
Model Code of Professional Responsibility
The Model Code of Professional Responsibility was the American Bar Association’s former framework of ethical standards and disciplinary rules governing lawyers’ professional conduct in the United States.
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E.
General Medical Council
The General Medical Council is the independent UK regulatory body responsible for maintaining the official register of medical practitioners and setting standards for medical education and practice.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
guideline
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medical ethics code ⓘ professional code of conduct ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
medical students
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other health professionals under physician supervision ⓘ physicians ⓘ |
| author | American Medical Association ⓘ |
| countryOfFocus |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| field |
medical ethics
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professional ethics ⓘ |
| firstAdoptedBy | American Medical Association House of Delegates ⓘ |
| governs |
physician responsibilities to other health professionals
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physician responsibilities to self ⓘ physician responsibilities to society ⓘ physician-patient relationship ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
Opinions of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs
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AMA Code of Medical Ethics self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Principles of Medical Ethics
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| includesPrinciple |
advocacy for patients
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beneficence ⓘ confidentiality ⓘ conflict of interest management ⓘ end-of-life care ethics ⓘ honesty with patients ⓘ informed consent ⓘ justice ⓘ nonmaleficence ⓘ patient privacy ⓘ professional competence ⓘ professional self-regulation ⓘ public health ethics ⓘ research ethics involving human subjects ⓘ respect for law ⓘ respect for patient autonomy ⓘ social responsibility of physicians ⓘ stewardship of health care resources ⓘ |
| influences |
hospital ethics policies in the United States
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medical education curricula ⓘ state medical board standards ⓘ |
| isUpdated | periodically ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| maintainedBy | AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs ⓘ |
| purpose |
define professional conduct for physicians
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guide ethical decision-making in medicine ⓘ maintain public trust in the medical profession ⓘ protect patient welfare ⓘ |
| scope |
clinical practice
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professional relationships ⓘ public health ⓘ research ⓘ |
| updatedBy | AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs ⓘ |
| usedBy |
courts as reference in medical ethics cases
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ethics committees ⓘ medical licensing boards ⓘ |
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Referenced by (7)
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Principles of Medical Ethics
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AMA policy on ethics
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AMA ethical and professional policy framework
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AMA Code of Medical Ethics interpretive materials
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AMA Code of Medical Ethics opinions