Search results for "Ethics"
New ethics case study examines addressing a colleague's unprofessional behavior
The case study offers a hypothetical example of dealing with a colleague who openly exhibits unprofessional behavior and makes derogatory comments about a patient.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/15/6.htm
15 Aug 2017
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed. Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. ET in Boston.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/officers-and-regents-election-results-announced.htm
1 Mar 2024
Influence, interactions, and ethical dilemmas
Advances in technology, genetics, and evolving financial reimbursement models continue to create new ethical conundrums or add layers or twists to age-old debates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/influence-interactions-and-ethical-dilemmas.htm
1 May 2019
Updated ACP case study examines ethical challenges of being a family caregiver and physician
Developed by ACP's Ethics, Professionalism, and Human Rights Committee and the Center for Ethics and Professionalism, the case study is available on Medscape and a login is required.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/10/6.htm
10 Mar 2020
Welcome to I.M. Matters from ACP
This issue announces our new name and includes lead stories on vertigo and grateful patient fundraising.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/welcome-to-im-matters-from-acp.htm
1 Jan 2024
New ethics case study on wellness programs available
“Wellness Programs and Patient Goals of Care” is a new ACP ethics case study that is available online for CME credit. The case study explores the ethical issues that can arise as a result of wellness programs designed to increase personal responsibility for health.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/13/9.htm
13 Jan 2015
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination the following candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2023
New ACP ethics case study addresses institutional policies banning smokers from being hired
The case study explores the ethical issues that can arise when employers include documents in new employee packets confirming that the new hire does not smoke or use tobacco products.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/15/7.htm
15 Sep 2015
ACP's Center for Ethics and Professionalism receives grant to advance professionalism
ACP's Center for Ethics and Professionalism has been awarded a grant from the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation for the advancement of professionalism among practicing physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/27/9.htm
27 Sep 2011
New ethics case study offers guidance on care of cognitively impaired patients
Preventive Health Screening, Ethics, and the Cognitively Impaired Patient is a new ACP ethics case study available online for CME credit.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/05/7.htm
5 Nov 2013