Physicians can help oncology patients decide whether to focus on aggressive chemotherapy or less aggressive comfort measures for end-of-life care.

Physicians are obligated to inform patients involved in a clinical trial that there is a chance of receiving a placebo, which can result in a deterioration of a medical condition.

Physicians are obligated to inform patients involved in a clinical trial that there is a chance of receiving a placebo, which can result in a deterioration of a medical condition.

Patients need to completely understand the role of any non-medical personnel present during a procedure and have the right to refuse their attendance.

Paul Miller and Charles Weijer defend the concept of equipoise in medical research in a recent journal article.

Many ethical and legal issues arise when academic medical research is sponsored by pharmaceutical companies.

Research ethics should be included in the medical school curriculum so students and residents can fully understand the ethical implications of medical research.

Imatinib is a pharmaceutical therapy recently approved by the FDA to help treat chronic myeloid leukemia.

An ethical case explores a lawsuit against Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center of Seattle by patients who claimed they were not told of the full risks associated with a clinical trial they participated in.

A centralized registry to provide information to consumers regarding the effectiveness of clinical trials is needed to help patients make informed decisions about treatment.