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AMA Revised Principles of Medical Ethics On Sunday June 17, 2001 the American Medical Association's House of Delegates adopted Revised Principles of Medical Ethics. The revised Principles represent a rare change to this historic document in the 154-year history of the Association. The revised Principles reflect many of the original tenets that the association has held since its inception, such as "dedication to providing competent medical care," (Principle I) "honesty in all professional interactions" (Principle II) and the "safeguard of patient confidences" (Principle IV). The revised Principles include: "...safeguard patient confidences and privacy within the constraints of the law" (Principle IV) "...advance scientific knowledge, maintain a commitment to medical education" (Principle V) "...responsibility to participate in activities contributing to ... the betterment of public health" (Principle VII) "A physician shall, while caring for a patient, regard responsibility to the patient as paramount" (new Principle VIII) "A physician shall support access to medical care for all people" (new Principle IX). New additions are in italics. Related Links: View the newly revised Principles in PDF format or HTML (Text) format Comparison of Revised 2001 Principles to 1980 Principles -- PDF format Original 1847 Principles -- PDF format Send comments about this article to Forum.Jefferson@jefferson.edu.
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