Physician Unions: Exploring Ethics and Professionalism - 2025 Annual Meeting Ethics Forum

Physician Unions: Exploring Ethics and Professionalism - 2025 Annual Meeting Ethics Forum

Presented by the Committee on Ethics, Grievances, and Professional Standards, the Ethics Forum alerts physicians to the ethical implications of issues that arise in daily practice and offers information on issues at the intersection of ethics, medicine, and professionalism. The Ethics Forum at the Massachusetts Medical Society’s Annual Meeting examines the ethical considerations of physician unionization.

Moderator
Rebecca Brendel, MD, JD
Director, HMS Center for Bioethics

Faculty
Matthew Wynia, MD
Director of the Center for Bioethics and Humanities, University of Colorado

Intended Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, physicians-in-training, other health care leaders and professionals and students.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:

• Balance physician advocacy for workplace improvements with professional responsibilities
• Navigate potential conflicts between union interests and patient care
• Describe the impact of unionization on the patient-physician relationship

Accreditation & Credit Information
Accreditation Statement  
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement 
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the criteria for the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.

National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistant (NCCPA)
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 1.00 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Exam/Assessment: A score of 70% or higher is required to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Course Fees:
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member: $40.00
MMS Resident/Student Member: FREE
Non-Member Physician: $90.00
Non-Members Resident/Student: $20.00
Allied Health Professional/Other: $32.00

Activity Term:
Original Release Date: May 11, 2025
Review Date(s): N/A
Termination Date: May 11, 2028

Format and Estimated Time to Complete: Video & Resources/1 hour

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