Code Of Ethics In The American Medical Association Code Of Ethics

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Businesses across the world, including the United States, have a code of ethics statement within their business to stay professional, attract consumers, and stay away from the legal department. A code of ethics is a statement that explains the values and mission statement that goes along with their career. For instance, medical, business, social workers, and etc. have different mission statements and values for their consumers. During this essay, I’ll explain the medical code of ethics, how has the ethical code impacted myself, positively impacted my future company, job or society, lack of morals, my own professional code of ethics and life examples within the American Medical Associations Code of Ethics. According to the American Medical Association, also known as AMA, has come …show more content…

First, I worked at a nursing home for almost six months and my supervisor wanted me and other certified nursing assistants to lie on documentation for the facility to receive more money. After hearing this information, I’ve decided to resign from my position to have nothing to do with this situation because I’m not going to risk my nursing career over something that I could prevented from happening. After all this, I sat down and wrote a letter to the State of California on the conditions I’ve encountered during my employee days at the nursing home. Another situation I’ve encountered is a patient having a contagious disease that affects the digestive system; which is spread through feces and is a droplet disease. As a medical professional employee, were expected to wear personal protective equipment or PPE to prevent ourselves from getting contaminated; which can result in to other patients and family members by taking home the bacteria and viruses home. Therefore, getting experience has taught me to think ethical and unethical decisions to take into

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