A physicians argues for reform of jury adjudication and non-economic damage awards in medical malpractice claims.

The theme editors introduces a special issue focusing on the challenges of professional self-regulation.

State medical boards protect the public by serving the function of professional self-regulation for the medical industry.

The medical profession has the responsibility and obligation in effective self-regulation to ensure the competence of practicing physicians, identifying and taking action against problem physicians, and regulating conflicts of interest.

The 2004 John Conley Ethics Essay Contest Winner believes medical students must balance their desire to gain experience with clarifying their status as students to patients when there is a potential for harm.

Medical students must accept responsibility for upholding their own individual code of professionalism based on universal standards of ethical behavior.

The morbidity and mortality conference serves an important educational role for physicians and underscores the importance of error disclosure in improving patient safety.

A residency program risks losing its accreditation status for violations to resident work hour regulations when the new policies are not clearly communicated to attending staff by department authority figures.

A financial analyst-turned-medical student believes feedback methods used in investment banking can be applied in medical education and practice.

Hospitals have a right to restrict staff privileges to board-certified physicians to enhance the quality of medical care and reputation of the hospital.