ACP Ethics and Professionalism
Communicating clearly to the public about the scientific process and the uncertainty inherent in science and medicine can be challenging. Patients and the public are often not prepared to understand why scientific knowledge and recommendations change, especially in fast-evolving fields. Patients can become confused and distrustful in the face of differing views and disagreement in the professional community. When misinformation, or outright disinformation, are circulated widely, patients can struggle to know what information to believe and whom to trust when making decisions about their medical care.
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ACP Ethics and Professionalism
ACP is devoted to policy development and implementation on issues related to medical ethics and professionalism, and is a resource for ACP members and the public.
Contributors
Erik A. Wallace, MD, MACP - Author, Case History, Commentary
Elliott J. Crigger, PhD – Author, Commentary
Jan K. Carney, MD, MPH, MACP – Author, Commentary
Lois Snyder Sulmasy, JD - Editor
Those named above, unless otherwise indicated, have no relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant relationships have been mitigated.
Release Date: April 24, 2025
Expiration Date: April 23, 2028
CME Credit
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The ACP designates this enduring activity for a maximum .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
MOC Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to .75 medical knowledge MOC point in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
How to Claim CME Credit and MOC Points
After reading the article, complete a brief survey and multiple-choice question quiz. To claim CME credit and MOC points you must achieve a minimum passing score of 100%. You may take the quiz multiple times to achieve a passing score.