Position papers are statements of ACP policy approved by the College's Board of Regents. Position papers on issues of medical ethics and professionalism developed by the College's Ethics, Professionalism and Human Rights Committee and ACP staff include:
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ACP Statement on Global COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Allocation: On Being Ethical and Practical
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ACP's Policy Statement on the Ethical Allocation of Vaccines During Pandemics Including COVID-19
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Â鶹ֱ²¥app Ethical Guidance for Electronic Patient-Physician Communication: Aligning Expectations
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Ethical Implications of the Electronic Health Record: In the Service of the Patient
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The Patient-Centered Medical Home: An Ethical Analysis of Principles and Practice
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Family Caregivers, Patients and Physicians: Ethical Guidance to Optimize Relationships. An online appendix of resources to help physicians manage relationships with patients and caregivers is also available.
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. A longer version of the paper may be accessed at Pay-for-Performance Principles That Promote Patient Centered Care: An Ethics Manifesto
- A longer version of the paper may be accessed at The Doctor Will See You Shortly: The Ethical Significance of Time for the Patient-Physician Relationship.
- End-of-Life Care Papers
For more information and to request reprints contact Lois Snyder Sulmasy at lsnyder@acponline.org, or at 215-351-2839.