Search results for "Ethics"
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
Dementia care poses ethical quagmires
Dementia presents unique ethical challenges for physicians because it is a “disease of autonomy.”
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/dementia-care-poses-ethical-quagmires.htm
1 May 2020
Experts weigh in on ethics of social media success
To some extent, physicians on social media must rely on their own best judgment informed by professional standards of conduct.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/experts-weigh-in-on-ethics-of-social-media-success.htm
1 May 2021
ACP financial profit paper wins John A. Benson Jr., MD Professionalism Article Prize
“Financial Profit in Medicine: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians” was recognized as one of the best articles written in peer-reviewed journals on pressing issues facing the medical profession in 2021.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/04/05/5.htm
5 Apr 2022
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
Application deadline approaching for ‘Professionalism Challenge’ grants
The program will fund up to 4 projects of $25,000 over a 2-year period and will be led by practicing physicians who propose a solution to an obstacle that is keeping them from fulfilling professional commitments.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/01/12/7.htm
12 Jan 2016
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
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
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 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