Code of Medical Ethics for the American Board of Physician Specialists

Code of Ethics

As a Diplomate of a recognized Specialty Board affiliated with the American Board of Physician Specialties, I pledge to:

Maintain the highest standard of personal conduct
Promote and encourage the highest level of medical ethics in medicine
Maintain loyalty to the goals and objectives of the American Board of Physician Specialties
Recognize and discharge my responsibility and that of the profession to uphold the laws and regulations relating to the practice of medicine
Strive for excellence in all aspects of my medical practice
Use only legal and ethical means in the provision of care to my patients
Provide impartial patient care, offering no special privileges based on a patient’s race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin or handicap
Accept no personal compensation from any party that would influence or require special consideration in the provision of care to any patient
Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information entrusted or known to me by virtue of my role as a physician
Cooperate in every reasonable and proper way with other physicians and work with them in the advancement of quality patient care
Use every opportunity to improve public understanding of the role of the specialist physician
Abide by the highest ethical standards in activities designed to attract patients to my practice

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Medical organizations throughout North America understand that our rigorous certification standards prove that ABPS Diplomates are capable of delivering the best patient care possible.

When I decided to pursue a full time role as a physician executive it was important to me to obtain additional professional training, education and work experience. Board certification through the ABPS in Administrative Medicine is validation of my efforts and a demonstration of dedication to professional development. We need more physicians to become full time health care executives, knowing there is a board certification option in Administrative Medicine encourages physicians to take the leap from full time clinical practice to healthcare organizational leadership.

Richard Paula, MD

Administrative Medicine

The American Board of Physician Specialties has provided me with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of internal medicine through board certification. As a hospitalist, board certification is an expected credential, and hospitals recognize the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) as one of the three standard credentialling bodies for Internal Medicine. Additionally, the ABPS has helped me develop leadership skills as a Board member and Committee Chairperson. ABPS has also helped me sharpen critical thinking skills as a test question developer and reviewer. The Allopathic (MD) and Osteopathic (DO) physicians in the ABPS are lifelong learners and frequently pursue multiple board certifications. I enjoy the camaraderie of my peers in ABPS.

Loren Jay Chassels, DO

Internal Medicine

When I think historically, advancement in medicine and patient safety and care has been driven by the diversity of people and scientific thought. That’s what I found at the ABPS and more. For over 60 years that is just who we are. I found a physician certifying body that provides a choice and voice to all physicians ensuring that patients are always placed first.

Jerry Allison, MD

Emergency Medicine

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