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The CMA Code of Ethics: more room for reflection

N P Kenny

    CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
    |October 15, 1996
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    The revised Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Code of Ethics offers valuable guidance on physician integrity and patient choice. However, it lacks systematic justification and fails to address complex ethical dilemmas like abortion and euthanasia.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Professional Integrity

    Background:

    • The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Code of Ethics serves as a societal promise of professional integrity.
    • A revised CMA Code of Ethics emphasizes competence, high standards, communication, and informed patient choice.

    Discussion:

    • The revised code, while significant, lacks systematic justification for its ethical principles.
    • It provides insufficient guidance for resolving major ethical dilemmas.
    • Key issues such as peer review, conflict of interest, abortion, and euthanasia are not addressed.

    Key Insights:

    • The CMA Code of Ethics is an important but incomplete document.
    • Physicians need additional frameworks to navigate complex ethical challenges.
    • The code's silence on controversial topics highlights areas for future development.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional EthicsCanadian Medical Association

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    Outlook:

    • Further development is needed to create a comprehensive ethical framework for physicians.
    • Future revisions should address the ordering of ethical priorities and specific challenging issues.
    • The code's limitations necessitate ongoing dialogue and refinement in medical ethics.