Virtual Mentor. October 2010, Volume 12, Number 10: 773-837. Full Issue PDF October 2010 ContentsEthical Challenges in Modern Cardiovascular MedicineEthics PollFrom the EditorNew Clinical Powers, New Ethical Questions Educating for ProfessionalismClinical CasesInfective Endocarditis in the Intravenous Drug User Pediatric Obesity, Statin Use, and the Goals of Medicine Cardiac Catheterization and Defensive Medicine The Code SaysAMA Code of Medical Ethics’ Opinion on Disparities in Health Care Journal DiscussionDissecting Health Disparities in Cardiology Patients Clinical PearlDiagnosing and Treating Acute Infective Endocarditis Law, Policy, and SocietyHealth LawTesting Manufacturer Liability in FDA-Approved Device Malfunction Policy ForumTrans Fats, the Rational Consumer, and the Role of Government Medicine and SocietyThe Personal, Social, and Economic Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease “For Me There Is No Substitute”—Authenticity, Uniqueness, and the Lessons of Lipitor History, Art, and NarrativeOne Millimeter The Heart ResourcesSuggested Readings and Resources About the Contributors © 2010 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. |