How Physicians Can Leverage Social Media to Enhance—Not Erode—Public Trust
In the United States, patients are losing trust in physicians.1 This shift, to some degree, is reflective…
Ethics
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How Physicians Can Leverage Social Media to Enhance—Not Erode—Public Trust
In the United States, patients are losing trust in physicians.1 This shift, to some degree, is reflective... -
ACEP Suspends Physician for Expert Witness and Ethics Code Violations
The ACEP Board of Directors suspended Diane M. Sixsmith, MD, FACEP, from ACEP membership for a period... -
We Must Analyze and Clear Up the Ethical Issues in FOAM
FOAM, free open access medical education, is an online movement taking place across social media, blogs, and...
ACEP Suspends Physician for Expert Witness and Ethics Code Violations
The ACEP Board of Directors suspended Diane M. Sixsmith, MD, FACEP, from ACEP membership for a period…
We Must Analyze and Clear Up the Ethical Issues in FOAM
FOAM, free open access medical education, is an online movement taking place across social media, blogs, and…
How Does ACEP’s Code of Ethics Apply to Me?
ACEP has a formal procedure for addressing charges of ethical violations among ACEP members under the Code…
The ACEP Code of Ethics, Past and Future
In 1997, the ACEP Board of Directors approved the Code of Ethics for Emergency Physicians, recognizing the…
ACEP Issues Public Censure Against Dr. Peter Rosen for Violating Ethics Code, Expert Witness Guidelines
The Board of Directors of ACEP issued on June 22, 2016 a public censure of Peter Rosen,…
Updated ACEP Member Survey Finds Changes in Ethical Issues in Emergency Medicine
Ethical issues are a common challenge for practicing emergency physicians. The ACEP Ethics Committee first surveyed ACEP…
Should Families Watch CPR in the Emergency Department?
The Case A 72-year-old man is brought in by emergency medical services in full cardiac arrest. He…
When Do You Stop Trying to Resuscitate a Patient?
The Case A frantic call comes in on the box: “CPR in progress—three minutes out!” Emergency medical…
ACEP Now Readers Comment on ACEP Ethics Committe Censure of Dr. Peter Rosen
I would like to compliment Dr. Sullivan and the Ethics Committee on their censure of Dr. Rosen….