Search results for "Ethics"
Is that thing on?
This issue covers patients who record physician visits, early interventions for hepatitis B, and the use of standardized patients in medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/is-that-thing-on.htm
1 Apr 2018
IMGs get acculturation advice from a veteran
In an already overwhelming time period of residency, international medical graduates face extra burdens: confusing slang from patients, questioning authority when needed, and interacting with more knowledgeable subordinates. Cultural barriers have to be crossed to adapt to life in a U.S. residency.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/IMG.htm
1 Jun 2010
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed. Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting at Internal Medicine Meeting 2016 in Washington, D.C.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/regents.htm
1 Mar 2016
Textbook edition reflects evolution of hospital medicine
The first update of “Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine” exemplifies how hospital medicine has evolved and the skills that hospitalists need to have.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/textbook.htm
1 Feb 2017
Annals of Internal Medicine marks 90th anniversary
Annals of Internal Medicine celebrates its 90th anniversary starting with a letter to mark the event.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/11/6.htm
11 Jul 2017
ACP issues ethical guidance for individuals participating in volunteer medical trips
Physicians should advocate for sustainable, mutual benefit; a fair and equitable distribution of resources; and partnerships that respect the individuals and communities served and cultural differences, ACP states in a position paper.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/27/2.htm
27 Mar 2018
Recent articles look at COVID-19 risk by blood type, ethical lessons, prone positioning
People in Italy and Spain with type A blood had increased risk of severe COVID-19, and prone positioning increased oxygenation, studies found. The FDA changed its position on hydroxychloroquine and ACP reaffirmed its stance.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/23/1.htm
23 Jun 2020
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/05/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 May 2023
New ACP case study addresses ethics in a health emergency
“Stewardship of Health Care Resources: Allocating Mechanical Ventilators during Pandemic Influenza,” a new case study from ACP's Ethics, Professionalism and Human Rights Committee, is available online for CME credit.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/12/7.htm
12 Mar 2013
Pay-for-performance models can support medical professionalism
Put words in our mouth
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/16/8.htm
16 Mar 2010