A recent journal article examines the potentially negative consequences of physicians acting as agents of the state.

An ethical case explores the lawsuit that results after the loss of frozen embryos.

Practicing preventive medicine techniques and providing health education for the public will improved the health and longevity of people worldwide.

Three reports considered by the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs are described, along with the process for revising the AMA's Code of Medical Ethics and trivia about contraceptive use.

A spoof on the Twelve Days of Christmas addresses the topic of gifts of industry.

New home health-monitoring medical devices can be an important part of health care, especially for chronically ill or disabled patients.

Patients for gastric bypass surgery should be carefully selected on the basis of several objective factors, and those chosen should be treated and monitored by specialized teams to optimize outcomes.

A physician describes how patients are selected for gastric bypass surgery in his practice and the lifelong relationship he commits to with his surgical patients.

The journal editor shows a graphical illustration to contrast the high number of law school applicants with the relatively low and declining number of medical school applicants.

An ethical case explores the costs of prescription drugs and co-pays for patients who can't afford them.