A new AMA policy provide guidance for physician-scientists on dual-use research issues and reinforces the message that ethical conduct in scientific research ultimately rests with the individual researcher.

Participation in acts of torture, despite the approval of a government agency, places physicians in a morally compromised position.

Lack of access to health care is causing the US to lag behind in the global economy and needs to be tackled with specific policy solutions.

Many physicians assist others at great risk to their personal safety as part of Physicians for Human Rights.

The theme editor introduces a special issue examining the ethical issues associated with the neurology specialty.

Physicians of patients who request physician-assisted suicide should not avoid the subject and should try to discuss the patients' specific concerns and fears with them.

Physicians of patients who request physician-assisted suicide should not avoid the subject and should try to discuss the patients' specific concerns and fears with them.

Physicians need to help surrogate decision makers to make treatment and end-of-life decisions for those with severe neurological damage by proving a realistic prognosis and maintain strong lines of communication.

Patients who are seeking pain management with opioids can be difficult for neurologists to manage.

A neuroscientist and a sociologist discuss the ethical concerns with common neurological medicines that are used to enhance or change behavior.