Physicians have an ethical responsibility to treat patients even at the risk of their own personal safety.

A bioethicist argues that the government has the right to restrict or override intellectual property rights in response to a national emergency only when specific criteria are met.

Physicians should share all treatment options available to patients, regardless of perceived ability to pay and concerns about patient compliance.

Many physicians find it difficult to accept uninsured or Medicaid patients due to low level or lack of reimbursement.

Studies have shown that patients undergoing daily nocturnal hemodialysis have better medical results and lower overall health costs than patients treated with tradition dialysis.

A social contract between the medical profession and society has an ethical imperative to provide accessible health care to all.

The theme editor introduces a special issue examining the idea of the social contract a physician has with society.

The government must work to better allocate the costly dialysis treatment for end stage renal disease through its Medicare program.

A physician discusses his experiences with Physicians for Social Responsibility and encourages others to become involved.

Retainer practices set an example to medical students and other providers that the highest level of physician satisfaction is available only to those who serve the wealthy.