Ethics and Ethical Standards for Osteopathic Physicians (DOs)

Ethics and Ethical Standards for Osteopathic Physicians (DOs) in the United States is a comprehensive CPD course designed for osteopathic physicians working across primary care, hospital medicine, specialty practice, and community settings. It supports clinicians in developing strong ethical awareness, sound clinical judgement, and patient-centred care aligned with expectations set by state boards of osteopathic medicine, as well as national professional guidance from the American Osteopathic Association and the Federation of State Medical Boards.

This course is particularly relevant for osteopathic physicians who are facing complaints, regulatory investigations, prescribing concerns, or professional conduct issues, or who are required to demonstrate insight, reflection, and remediation as part of a state board process. It focuses on high-risk areas in osteopathic medical practice, including clinical decision-making, patient safety, prescribing and controlled substances, documentation and clinical reasoning, communication and informed consent, and professional boundaries.

Through practical scenarios, regulator-informed guidance, and structured reflective exercises, participants will develop the skills to navigate complex ethical dilemmas, manage professional risk, and maintain public trust. By the end of this course, osteopathic physicians will be better equipped to demonstrate accountability, ethical integrity, and safe, evidence-based medical care in line with professional expectations in the United States.