Recommendations for Caring for Those Who Are Incapacitated and Unrepresented
Despite the challenge of decision making for unrepresented patients, few laws or professional organization policy statements offer a solution.
Medical Ethics
Egg Donor Contact Ethical to Aid in Diagnosis of Donor-Conceived Children
Investigators of a recent study argue that an updated approach to consent regarding egg donation is needed in the era of progressing technology.
Physician Impairment: Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Patient Safety
The ACP has issued a position paper that examines the professional duties and principles that should guide the response of colleagues and the profession to physician impairment.
Beverage Tax Associated With Increased Prices and Decreased Sales Volume
Investigators compared changes in beverage prices and sales after the city of Philadelphia implemented a tax on sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages.
Determining the Appropriate Use of Trackable Pills and Other Nanodrugs
Although trackable and other nanotechnologies represent medical breakthroughs for treatment of many diseases, they could have unintended implications and thus their use must be carefully considered in the individual case.
Best Practices for the Ethical Use of Nanosensors in Employee Surveillance
The authors explain 5 best practices to encourage nano-enabled worker monitoring programs that are acceptable, effective, and ethical.
How Does Disclosure of Hospital Religious Affiliation Affect Patient Care?
Lack of transparency in disclosure of hospital religious affiliations and subsequent healthcare restrictions greatly inconveniences patients.
AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Guidelines for Immigrant Patient Care
The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers guidance on how physicians and healthcare systems can best support undocumented and lawfully present immigrants to promote the best possible care for all who need it.
Direct-to-Doctor Payments May Increase Opioid Prescribing
Prescribers receiving opioid-specific payments prescribed 8784 more opioid daily doses per year.
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
Manual focuses on patient-physician relationship in different scenarios, including telemedicine.
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