A historical look at dermatological testing and the regulations that have been enacted to protect the patients who test skin care products.

An ethical case involves a non-academic physician who is considering being a clinical investigator for an industry-sponsored Phase III clinical trial.

An ethical case involves a non-academic physician who is considering being a clinical investigator for an industry-sponsored Phase III clinical trial.

The authors of a recent journal article believe that most doctors and clinical trial sponsors would not object to changes in regulations requiring doctors to disclose financial incentives to their patients.

An ethical case explores a lawsuit against Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center of Seattle by patients who claimed they were not told of the full risks associated with a clinical trial they participated in.

This article gives a brief overview of two legal cases where students were denied admission to the University of Michigan.

The president of the Association of American Medical Colleges gives reasons why medical schools need to continue affirmative action admissions policies.

The ethical questions surrounding the recruitment of patients for clinical trials become more complicated when the recruiting physicians receive financial benefits for each patient enrolled.

The ethical questions surrounding the recruitment of patients for clinical trials become more complicated when the recruiting physicians receive financial benefits for each patient enrolled.

Physicians can help oncology patients decide whether to focus on aggressive chemotherapy or less aggressive comfort measures for end-of-life care.