The Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA) maintains and updates the AMA's Code of Medical Ethics. First developed in 1847, the Code undergoes regular revisions and is the most comprehensive ethics guide for physicians. The current opinions of the Code can be found in PolicyFinder.

 

Principles of medical ethics

The nine principles are standards of conduct which define the essentials of honorable behavior for the physician and are the basis for the opinions that make up the Code.

Current opinions

A link to AMA PolicyFinder, which contains opinions written by the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs.

CEJA reports

CEJA develops ethics policy for the AMA and prepares reports that analyze and address timely ethical issues that confront physicians and the medical profession.

History of AMA ethics

Timelines tracing AMA's historical work in ethics and historical versions of the Code of Medical Ethics and Principles of Medical Ethics.

Frequently asked questions in ethics

Questions regarding complaints, the Code of Medical Ethics, the Hippocratic Oath, getting medical advice, starting and ending the patient-physician relationship and more.

Reporting ethical violations

To report an ethical violation, there are a number of options that can be considered.

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