Bill > SF103

This bill requires the Iowa Board of Medicine to officially adopt the most recent version of the American Medical Association's (AMA) Code of Medical Ethics through administrative rulemaking. The board is mandated to develop and implement these rules by July 1, 2026, using the state's standard administrative rulemaking process outlined in Chapter 17A. The AMA's Code of Medical Ethics is a comprehensive set of guidelines that provides ethical standards and professional conduct recommendations for physicians, covering areas such as patient-physician relationships, patient confidentiality, informed consent, professional responsibilities, and other critical ethical considerations in medical practice. By formally adopting this code, the board ensures that medical professionals in Iowa are held to a consistent, nationally recognized standard of ethical practice, which can help maintain public trust, protect patient rights, and provide clear guidance for medical practitioners in complex ethical situations.