Three reports considered by the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs are described, along with the process for revising the AMA's Code of Medical Ethics and trivia about contraceptive use.
A case that explores the impact of financial incentives from insurance companies on the patient-physician relationship and whether or not they should be disclosed to a patient.
When medical students are involved in patient care as part of their education and training, patients must be informed of their status and provide written or oral consent to be treated.