Confidentiality and the AMA's new code of ethics: an imprudent formulation?
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Abstract
The Australian Medical Association's modification of the absolute rule requiring confidentiality in the doctor-patient relationship may be seen as a coming-of-age of the organisation. However, the change remains controversial: there are no guidelines as to when breaches of confidentiality are justified; and it is uncertain whether the new formulation will actually protect the public interest.