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    Case and Commentary
    Jul 2004

    Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports, Commentary 1

    Stephen L. Brotherton, MD
    Physicians have an ethical obligation to warn athletes about the potential health problems associated with performance-enhancing drugs.
    Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):298-303. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.ccas2-0407.
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    Case and Commentary
    Jul 2004

    Exercise Addiction, Commentary 1

    Mona M. Shangold, MD
    Physicians must respond responsibly and ethically when a patient who has an exercise addiction requests unnecessary diagnostic tests to support her unhealthy lifestyle.
    Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):304-306. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.ccas3-0407.
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    State of the Art and Science
    Jul 2004

    Diagnosing Anabolic Steroid Use

    Audiey C. Kao, MD, PhD
    Physicians should look for specific clinical evidence when examining a patient suspected of anabolic steroid use.
    Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):316-317. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.cprl1-0407
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    In the Literature
    Jul 2004

    The Physician's Role in Preventing Obesity

    Christian J. Krautkramer
    Physicians have a duty to treat and prevent obesity by discussing nutrition and physical activity with their patients.
    Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):312-315. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.jdsc2-0407.
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    Case and Commentary
    Jul 2004

    Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports, Commentary 2

    Norman C. Fost, MD, MPH
    Physicians have an ethical obligation to warn athletes about the potential health problems associated with performance-enhancing drugs.
    Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):300-301. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.ccas2-0407.
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    Policy Forum
    Jul 2004

    Do No Harm: Better Yet, Prevent It

    David H. Janda, MD
    Physicians can help patients avoid sports-related injuries by teaching basic precautions.
    Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):322-326. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.pfor1-0407.
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    Viewpoint
    Jul 2004

    Reviving Ethics in Sports through Physician Leadership

    Andrew Pipe, CM, MD
    Sports medicine physicians are in a unique position to advocate on behalf of athletes for safe and ethical play.
    Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):330-332. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.oped1-0407
  • exercise addiction
    Case and Commentary
    Jul 2004

    Exercise Addiction, Commentary 2

    Suzanne Hecht, MD
    Physicians must respond responsibly and ethically when a patient who has an exercise addiction requests unnecessary diagnostic tests to support her unhealthy lifestyle.
    Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):306-307. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.ccas3-0407.
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    Health Law
    Jul 2004

    Obligations of Team Physicians

    Melissa Junge, MBA
    Physicians for sports teams may not allow team management and coaches to dictate medical treatment or diagnosis of an athlete-patient.
    Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):318-321. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.hlaw1-0407.