AMA Code of Medical Ethics' Opinions on Discussing Patients with Third Parties

Opinion 5.04 - Communications Media: Standards of Professional Responsibility Physicians are ethically and legally required to protect the personal privacy and other legal rights of patients. When information concerning a specific patient is requested by the media, the physician must obtain the consent of the patient or an authorized representative before releasing such information. The physician may release only the authorized information or that which is public knowledge. The patient-physician relationship and its confidential nature must be maintained

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