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.
Clinical Judgment: Balancing Evidence-Based Medicine and Patient Self-Determination
We consider the four major elements of clinical judgment: knowledge, critical thinking and interpretation, decision-making and patient self-determination.
How to Say No to Patients, Ethically
Saying no to a patient’s treatment requests is often complicated
Ethical Challenges of ‘Right to Try’ Laws for Clinicians
The Ethics of ‘Right to Try’ Laws
Clinical Scenario Your first patient of the day is a 59-year-old man with advanced stage IV head and neck cancer, who will be meeting with you and his medical oncologist in a discussion regarding future management of his recurrent and metastatic cancer. In spite of chemo-radiation therapy, surgical excision, and adjuvant immunotherapy, the patient’s cancer […]
Senior Surgeon Reflects on Career in Otolaryngology
It is important for older surgeons to be constantly stimulated through a variety of experiences, and to seek broad knowledge in diverse subjects that can inform us as citizens of the world.
Evaluating the Appropriateness of Contact with Patients outside the Physical Exam
The patient–physician relationship is unique with respect to physical contact, given the importance of the physical examination and the physician’s responsibility to understand and connect with he patient.
What Otolaryngologists Should Consider When Prescribing Opioids
Some guidelines to help otolaryngologists manage pain requirements in the clinical setting.
How to Respond When Patients Ask about Vaccines
A balance must be made between affirming the parents’ right to make decisions for their children, and their responsibility to understand the facts about the salutary effects of immunization
Is At-Home Genetic Testing in the Best Interests of the Individual?
At-home genetic testing doesn’t offer a fully informed consent process, and individuals may not understand the serious implications of the information
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