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Consensus statement on the ethic of medicine.

W M Sams1

  • 1Council of Medical Specialty Societies, 51 Sherwood Terrace, Suite M, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, USA. www.sms.org

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|December 22, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Physicians face evolving ethical challenges. A 1997 symposium involving 17 medical specialties explored whether traditional medical ethics need adaptation for the 21st century, resulting in a consensus review.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Physician Behavior
  • 21st Century Medicine

Background:

  • Growing concerns regarding ethical challenges faced by physicians.
  • A 1997 symposium organized by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) addressed the ethics of medicine.
  • The symposium aimed to determine the continued applicability of traditional medical ethics.

Framework:

  • Six workgroup sessions convened during the symposium.
  • Participants represented 17 distinct medical and surgical specialties.
  • The goal was to reach a consensus on the need for adapting medical ethics.

Implementation:

  • An initial statement was drafted during the 1997 meeting.
  • The statement underwent revisions via mail correspondence.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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  • The revised statement was circulated to all 17 member societies for feedback.

    • Implications:

    • The review addresses the evolution of medical ethics for contemporary practice.
    • It provides insights into guiding physician behavior in the 21st century.
    • The findings represent a consensus from a broad spectrum of medical specialties.