Because research on the efficacy of approaches to addiction recovery is inconclusive, clinicians should recommend several, including 12-step approaches.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics opinions related to decision-making capacity and competence and surrogate decision making.

Overriding a proxy decision maker’s refusal of medication for a psychotic patient is justified when the patient poses a danger to himself or others.

Introduction to the June 2016 issue on ethics and mental health.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics opinions related to ethics consultations and ethics committees in health care institutions.

The convening power of clinical ethics committees stems from their reputation for fairness and procedural legitimacy in addressing and resolving ethically complex cases.

Telemedicine is fast becoming a reliable medium for convening ethics deliberations and bringing expert assistance to remote locations.

In order to successfully resolve ethical conflicts, bioethics consultants must pay attention to process and heed stakeholders’ perspectives and values.

Successful telemedicine ethics consultation requires knowledge of relevant laws and, for videoconferences, the physical presence of a meeting leader.

Health care ethics committees may fail in their role as mediators if their members lack impartiality, independence, or expertise in policy formation.