AMA Code of Medical Ethics' Opinions on Continued Knowledge Acquisition, Judgment, and Commitment to Innovation

AMA Code of Medical Ethics' Opinion 1.1.6, "Quality," states quite clearly that "physicians individually and collectively share the obligation to ensure that the care patients receive is safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable" The very first piece of guidance that this opinion gives to physicians in this area is that they should engage in efforts to improve the quality of health care by keeping current with best care practices and maintaining professional competence. Principle V reads in whole that "A physician shall continue to study, apply, and advance scientific knowledge, maintain a commitment to medical education, make relevant information available to patients, colleagues, and the public, obtain consultation, and use the talents of other health professionals when indicated" Professional judgment is based on experience as well as learned knowledge and skills. Relying on one's own professional judgment, sharing that judgment with others, and seeking consultation when necessary are foundational elements of practicing medicine

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