Physicians need to manage expectations and clearly explain the prognosis of ICU patients to their families, particularly when the outcome is a negative one.

Physicians should develop a specific strategy for talking to relatively healthy patients about their CPR preferences in the event they become seriously ill in the future.

Physicians should understand and be sensitive to all of the issues that affect patients when they prescribe the tertogenic medication isotretinoin for treatment of acne vulgaris.

A physician and a lawyer argue against a dermatology clinic switching from a small, reliable pathology lab to a large-scale pathology lab in order to receive volume discounts and increase profit.

A physician explains that the sale of nonprescription cosmeceuticals from a dermatology office should be done in a manner that is educational but non-threatening to patients.

A group of physicians offer commentary about the importance of maintaining an appropriate work-life balance.

A group of physicians offer commentary about the importance of maintaining an appropriate work-life balance.

Physicians should be aware when developing a treatment plan that patients' lack of trust in the medical profession can affect their willingness to seek medical treatment and comply with the treatment.

Two physicians discuss the importance of developing good bedside manners in conjunction with a high level of technical expertise.

Two physicians discuss the importance of developing good bedside manners in conjunction with a high level of technical expertise.