What constitutes quality of life, from whose perspective it is assessed, and which values or measurements it is based upon are key questions in vascular composite allotransplanation.
AMA J Ethics. 2019;21(11):E933-935. doi:
10.1001/amajethics.2019.933.
Should old folks who have lived their lives be allowed to place a huge economic burden on the young by using a disproportionate amount of limited Medicare resources for medical care?
The physician’s duty to care for the individual patient often conflicts with the state’s duty to attend to the safety and well-being of all its citizens, a conflict that can pose ethical challenges for the physician.
Family presence during resuscitation of a child remains controversial and disagreement persists about whether and when potential benefits outweigh risks.
AMA J Ethics. 2018;20(5):507-512. doi:
10.1001/journalofethics.2018.20.5.sect1-1805.