AMA Journal of Ethics

Dr Nancy Krieger talks about the importance of good science to inform public policy that address longstanding health inequities during this COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Dr Travis Rieder discusses his own experiences with opioids and the ethical challenges of “legacy patients,” and Dr Stephanie Zaza, president of the American College of Preventive Medicine, discusses the future of opioid research priorities.

Dr Rafael Campo talks about the healing value of poetry during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Vish Viswanath talks about the digital spread of health misinformation and falsehoods during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Vish Viswanath talks about countering COVID-19 health misinformation spread over the internet and social media.

Prof Holly Cooper talks about the dangerous living conditions for children and adults in US immigration detention facilities.

Dr Edmund Pellegrino (1920-2013) talks about personal virtues in shaping ethical behavior and moral authority in promoting the common good.

Kelly Leonard, executive director of insights and applied improvisation at Second City Works, relates how improvisation can help clinicians build relationships with patients and improve their outcomes.

Lucas Livingston joins us for a special edition of Ethics Talk to discuss the loneliness epidemic exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and how museum accessibility promotes healthy aging and lifelong learning for us all.

Dr Andrew Jameton talks about the public health threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, global climate crisis, and its interconnections.