Preferential treatment of “very important” patients is not only unjust but also can compromise patient safety, which is overlooked in medical ethics.

The informed consent model for gender-affirming medical treatment emphasizes patient autonomy in choosing care without involving mental health professionals.

In referring transgender patients for medical transition, clinicians should be guided by harm reduction, respect for autonomy, and continuity of care.

Treatment of pregnant women with psychosis may involve reconciling conflicting ethical obligations.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics opinions related to discrimination and disparities in health care.

The law and medical ethics demand reconsideration of inflexible technical standards that are vulnerable to litigation under disability discrimination laws.

The nursing profession can become more inclusive by fostering a supportive culture, resilience, and realistic expectations for people with disabilities.

Monitoring surgeons’ capacities over time are rooted in professional duties to protect patients’ safety. Aging surgeons should undergo assessments and be encouraged to stop practicing before their diminished skill becomes too risky.

Research on experiences of practicing physicians who have disabilities could help medical schools counsel applicants and increase enrollment among students with disabilities. This can ultimately improve care for patients with disabilities.

Competency assessments for aging physicians raise concerns