Physicians now find themselves in the often uncomfortable position of advocating for the preventive health of patients in the context of a politicized public health response—vaccination.
How to Choose the Right Words When Talking to a Patient
Effective and caring patient–physician communication is essential to establish a proper and effective patient–physician relationship.
How to Avoid Political Discussions with Patients During Examinations
It’s important for a physician to ask him or herself, “Is it worth the risk to discuss politics with a patient?”
Patients Make Us Better: Here Are Some Ethical Lessons Patients Teach Their Doctors
Our patients are more than just their disease—they are parents, spouses, and children, all struggling to achieve some level of happiness and health.
Navigating Ethical Challenges During the Otolaryngology Match Experience
A look at principles, integrity, and professionalism in the 2020-2021 otolaryngology match.
Exploring the Ethical Dimensions of Cross-cultural Patient Care
The foundation for ethical care in Western medicine is the development of a patient-physician relationship that’s built on honesty and meaningful communication, leading to the capacity for shared decision-making.
Making Ethical Decisions During the Coronavirus Crisis
One of the harshest ethical dilemmas during epidemics is whether it will, be necessary to consider imposing limits on the continued care of critically ill patients who aren’t expected to survive.
Moral Strength and Professional Courage Are Necessities for Physicians
Even with ethical principles available to guide physicians in their approach to clinical ethical dilemmas, doing the right thing often requires bravery and personal risk.
Ethical Considerations in Off-Label Drug Prescribing
A physician considering prescribing a certain medication that is not on the FDA-approved indications list must contemplate three aspects of that decision—legal/regulatory, clinical evidence, and ethics.
Roles of Altruism, Empathy, and Compassion in Modern Clinical Practice
Are altruism, empathy, and compassionnstill valued virtues in “modern” medicine, or have patients come to expect something else in the provision of their healthcare by physicians.
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