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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Health as a Human Right: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians
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Ethical Considerations in Precision Medicine and Genetic Testing in Internal Medicine Practice
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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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Ethical Obligations Regarding Short-Term Global Health Clinical Experiences
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Ethical Implications of the Electronic Health Record: In the Service of the Patient
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Online Medical Professionalism: Patient and Public Relationships
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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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Pay-for-Performance Principles that Promote Patient Centered Care: An Ethics Manifesto. A longer version of the paper may be accessed at Pay-for-Performance Principles That Promote Patient Centered Care: An Ethics Manifesto
- The Doctor Will See You Shortly: The Ethical Significance of Time for the Patient-Physician Relationship. 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.
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Ethics in Practice: Managed Care and the Changing Health Care Environment
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Medical Professionalism in the New Millennium: A Physician Charter
- 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.