AAPM Code of Ethics

As leaders in the collaborative research and innovation of Pain Medicine, AAPM is shaping the approach to pain-related care. AAPM endorses the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics, which guides physicians to meet the ethical challenges of medical practice, as well as the Council of Medical Specialty Societies’ Code for Interactions with Companies. AAPM is also an ACCME-accredited provider, adhering to specific standards related to commercial support.

AAPM Ethics in the Practice and Education of Pain Medicine

Medical Ethics (AMA)

AAPM endorses the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics, which guides physicians to meet the ethical challenges of medical practice.

AAPM has signed onto the Council of Medical Specialty Societies’ Code for Interactions with Companies. The purpose of the code is to guide societies in the development of policies and procedures that safeguard the independence of their programs, policies, and advocacy positions.

Accordingly, members of the AAPM Board of Directors disclose potential industry and financial conflicts of interest annually and when material changes occur and are expected to rescue themselves from discussions for which they may have a conflict. Further, leaders are asked to divest themselves of any direct financial relationships with industry from the time they take office as president-elect through their term as immediate past president.

As an ACCME-accredited provider, AAPM follows a policy for all of its commercially supported projects that states that the Academy must make all decisions regarding the disposition and disbursement of the commercial support and ensure that activity planning and implementation are made free of the control of any commercial interest.

Any complaints or concerns relating to violations of the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support are subject to the AAPM Whistleblower Policy.

Review the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support

AAPM MISSION

ADVOCATE.
EDUCATE.
COLLABORATE.