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American College of Physicians Ethics Manual. Part 1: History; The Patient; Other Physicians
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In 1913 Dr. Heinrich Stern, a visionary young physician, visited the Royal College of Physicians of London and recognized that the United States needed an educationally oriented organization of "internists," an organization comparable to the distinguished English College. In the United States the progress of medicine had been slow, but the various specialties of medicine had begun to emerge.
Dr. Stern's vision led to the founding of the American College of Physicians in New York City in 1915. The ensuing years saw steady growth as the College began to mature as a nationally recognized professional society, and as the
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↵* The second edition of the Manual was developed by the College's Ethics Committee, whose members for the 1988-89 term were: Lawrence Scherr, MD, Chairman; Saul J. Farber, MD; Eugene A. Hildreth, MD; Richard J. Kahn, MD; Edmund D. Pellegrino, MD; Mark Siegler, MD; and Lee Dunn Jr., Esq. (consultant). Ex-officio members of the Committee were: Michael Bernstein, MD; Norton J. Greenberger, MD; Edwin P. Maynard, MD; Ralph O. Wallerstein, MD; and John R. Ball, MD, JD. Staff contributions were made by Lois Snyder, JD; and Linda Johnson White. The Manual was approved by the College's Board of Regents on 10 April 1989.
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The second part of the manual deals with the physician and society, research, life-sustaining treatment, and other issues. It will appear in the 15 August issue. Part 2 contains the reference list for both parts.
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A reprint of the manual will be available from the College in late September. Ordering information may be obtained from the American College of Physicians, Subscriber Services, Independence Mall West, Sixth Street at Race, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1572. Telephone inquiries may be directed to (800) 523-1546, extension 2600, or (215) 351-2600.
