Search results for "Ethical Dilemmas"
Letters to the Editor
Readers consider recent articles on futile cases, autism and payment reform.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/letters.htm
1 Jan 2009
‘Preventive ethics' come into play when a DNR is confusing
A case study examines how a hospitalist handled confusing and conflicting demands placed by a do-not-resuscitate order.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/three.htm
1 Apr 2008
In-office research can trip up even the most ethical doctors
Brian J. McMahon, MACP, took pride in adhering to the highest ethical standards during a sponsored practice-based research study on a hepatitis vaccine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/research.htm
1 Jan 2008
Physician should transfer records regardless of patient's bill
A physician's refusal to turn over the records of a patient with an outstanding bill may be seen as abandonment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/six.htm
1 May 2008
Time neither heals nor absolves after romantic involvement
Considering a sexual relationship with a former patient, however brief the doctor's visit, raises issues after a romantic break-up.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/ethics.htm
1 Oct 2008
Son's plea to prolong life at any cost sparks ethical quandary
Physicians aren't obligated to provide end-of-life care that is ineffective or harmful, by Lachlan Forrow, FACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/ethics.htm
1 Sep 2008
A patient finds that his treatment is worse than the disease
A case study addresses ways to handle turning off an implanted cardioverter-defibrilator when a patient finds the shocks worse than the prospect of dying.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/06/three.htm
1 Jun 2008
Letter to the Editor
A reader reacts to ethics surrounding civilian and war-time prisoner containment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/letters.htm
1 Sep 2008
Looking back: Some constants amid change
Looking back at the history of health care reform to gain insight on the future of primary care medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2009
The ethics of end-of-life care erupt in the ICU
A Harvard expert moderates a new column on ethical case studies and suggests some practical strategies for handling and preventing conflicts. Case study: The ethics of end-of-life care erupt in the ICU.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/02/ethics.htm
1 Feb 2008