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Reality television programs that focus on cosmetic surgery show misguided viewers that such procedures are the key to emotional health and well-being.

The gap between surgeons' professional idealism and clinical reality is widening because surgeons fail to keep up with the growing demand for evidence-based surgery.

A retired surgeon explains how keeping a journal helped him deal with difficult professional situations and led him to stronger relationships with his patients.

The journal editor introduces a theme issue on medicine and human rights by calling on physicians to speak out against worldwide human rights abuses.

Physicians can take an active role in helping victims of domestic partner abuse receive the medical care and emotional support needed.

Physicians can take an active role in helping victims of domestic partner abuse receive the medical care and emotional support needed.

Physicians have an ethical duty to provide safe and effective care to patients even when the care conflicts with their own personal values.

Physicians have an ethical duty to provide safe and effective care to patients even when the care conflicts with their own personal values.

Physicians who are interested providing care to uninsured patients can consider a number of options to balance his altruistic desires with his personal needs.

The participation of physicians in torture around the world exposes the ineffectiveness of international declarations that condemn the practice.