All physicians affiliated with Shore Health Services must abide by our policies and compliance practices — including our Standards of Conduct.

Compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations is also required. So is adherence to the law, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.

The following issues are the root of many ethical dilemmas for physicians. Click on each to review the related Shore Health Services policy:

n Informed consent
n Confidentiality
n End of life care
n Pain Relief
n Patient rights

Anti-kickback statutes

In keeping with federal law, Shore Health Services forbids any compensation in return for referrals. We compete aggressively, but fairly, in the marketplace — in compliance with all
federal and state anti-trust laws.

Ethics Committee

When the answer isn't clear, physicians may consult our Ethics Committee. To learn more, e-mail Rev. Patricia Kellam.