Learning Center

Learners will know how to recognize the influence of patient's background on the consent process; describe a framework for communicating effectively with patients; and apply the LEARN model to elicit patient understanding.

During times of extraordinary need, would it be appropriate to involve medical students in providing direct patientcare to supplement the physician workforce?

Physicians have a well-recognized duty to provide care even at risk to oneself during a public health emergency.

One concern raised by the COVID-19 pandemic is whether physicians could provide care outside of a non-compete agreement or restrictive covenant.

Physicians have an ethical obligation to address conditions that undermine their ability to fulfill their responsibilities to provide safe, high-quality patient care.

Learners will recognize how the different elements of your identity inform your approach to clinical decision-making and know how to maintain professional integrity while caring for the patient and managing their expectations. 

Learners will identify the leadership roles a physician might play in creating an ethical practice environment and recognize the multiple loyalties of physician leaders.

Learners will describe how institutional policies shape the practice environment and recognize how a physician might play a leading role in creating an ethical practice environment.

Learners will know how to distinguish between privacy and confidentiality, and describe the physician's role in maintaining a patient's privacy and confidentiality.

Learners will recognize when physicians need consent to disclose patient information and describe the physician's responsibilities when there has been a breach of privacy.