Donald Trump will appear on the "Dr. Oz Show" later today to discuss his medical records, leading many to speculate whether Mehmet Oz, MD, will back the medical records based on evidence, according to Forbes.
Here's what the American Medical Association has to say:
1. In the AMA's policy on how physicians should conduct themselves in the media, the AMA seems a tad concerned about Dr. Oz's "personal opinions," according to Forbes.
2. The AMA affirms physicians should deliver medical advice and exams based on clinical evidence.
3. In the policy on physician and health institution publicity and responsibility, the AMA states it advises physicians in public eye to participate in "public discourse related to health and medical science to disclose whether stated positions are based on peer-reviewed evidence, standard of care or personal opinion."
4. The AMA passed a separate resolution in 2015 that detailed a physician's obligation to provide "quality medical advice" which is supported by evidence-based principles. Physicians also should "denounce the dissemination of dubious or inappropriate medical information through the public media including television, radio, internet and print media."
5. The AMA also advises physicians maintain a sense of professionalism and ensure a patient's prognosis or diagnosis is either solely made by or on behalf of the patient's attending physician.
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