AMA Journal of Ethics

American Academy of Arts and Sciences commission members talk about their June 2020 report recommendations aimed at restoring trust in our constitutional democracy.

Dr Nancy Krieger talks about the negative health impact of historical injustices and systemic racism such as Jim Crow on African American and other minoritized communities.

Dr Nancy Krieger talks about the importance of good science to inform public policy that address longstanding health inequities during this COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Dr Travis Rieder discusses his own experiences with opioids and the ethical challenges of “legacy patients,” and Dr Stephanie Zaza, president of the American College of Preventive Medicine, discusses the future of opioid research priorities.

Dr Rafael Campo talks about the healing value of poetry during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Vish Viswanath talks about countering COVID-19 health misinformation spread over the internet and social media.

Dr Vish Viswanath talks about the digital spread of health misinformation and falsehoods during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Prof Holly Cooper talks about the dangerous living conditions for children and adults in US immigration detention facilities.

Dr Edmund Pellegrino (1920-2013) talks about personal virtues in shaping ethical behavior and moral authority in promoting the common good.

Dr Andrew Jameton talks about the public health threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, global climate crisis, and its interconnections.