From ethics to gun violence: Top stories from 2016 AMA Annual Meeting

The 2016 AMA Annual Meeting took place this week. Read these highlights from the meeting, and see AMA Wire's® full coverage of the event to learn more.

1.     Code of Medical Ethics modernized for first time in 50 years
Physicians have just affirmed a comprehensive update of the nearly 170-year-old AMA Code of Medical Ethics, the conclusion of a meticulous project started eight years ago to ensure that this ethical guidance keeps pace with the demands of the changing world of medical practice.

2.     Bright future on the horizon—and we know the path to get there 
Physicians live in a world of contradictions, outgoing AMA President Steven J. Stack, MD, said in his address. It’s a profession of rewards and privilege amid the toll of frustration and burnout, borne of administrative hassles and bureaucratic overreach. The challenge is to persevere and lead the way for others.

3.     AMA calls for gun research, background checks to prevent violence
Calling gun violence a “public health crisis,” the AMA is urging background checks and a waiting period for all firearms purchasers and will lobby Congress to overturn legislation that for 20 years has prevented the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from researching gun violence.

4.     Ethical considerations prompt new telemedicine ground rules
With the increasing use of telemedicine and telehealth technologies, delegates adopted new policy that outlines ethical ground rules f...

Source: AMA Wire - June 16, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Troy Parks Source Type: news