A small but growing body of evidence suggests that worry about creating a burden on others is common among people who are near the end of life.

Should people above a certain age be excluded from coverage for knee replacement?

Baby boomers are different from the generations that preceded them. They are more savvy, assertive, health-conscious, and engaged in their care.

Policymakers, with input from the medical profession about which services are most needed, must devote the necessary attention to determining the means-based pricing that will lead to optimal use of services, that which is neither harmful nor wasteful.

In the past, medicine did not differentiate between the needs of the “adult population” and those of the geriatric population. Now it must.

Is an overburdened at-home caregiver the physician’s responsibility?

A 15-year-old advance directive made when the patient was in much better health and not updated can bring more confusion than clarity to the decision-making process.

A 15-year-old advance directive made when the patient was in much better health and not updated can bring more confusion than clarity to the decision-making process.

The FDA’s approval for over-the-counter sales of emergency contraception marked a departure from its standard approval process and obstructed access to a safe and effective drug. That departure could set a dangerous precedent for future decisions.

In the view of the author, the benefits of drug sampling outweigh the risks.