Search Results Search Sort by RelevanceMost Recent Policy Forum Dec 2011 Medicalizing Obesity: Individual, Economic, and Medical Consequences George L. Blackburn, MD, PhD Given the ever-rising costs associated the condition and its associated comorbidities, perhaps it's time to recognize obesity as a medical problem. Virtual Mentor. 2011;13(12):890-895. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2011.13.12.pfor1-1112. In the Literature Dec 2011 Ethical Issues in the Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease Matthew E. Growdon The early diagnosis of Alzheimer disease is a boon in that it enables advance planning, but that planning process can engender conflict between respect for future-oriented autonomy and future welfare. Virtual Mentor. 2011;13(12):868-872. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2011.13.12.jdsc1-1112. Case and Commentary Jun 2010 Taking No for an Answer: Refusal of Life-Sustaining Treatment Stephanie Cooper, MD, MS If treatment may prolong death rather than saving a life, physicians must honor the informed refusal of life-sustaining intervention. Virtual Mentor. 2010;12(6):444-449. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.6.ccas2-1006. Case and Commentary Apr 2003 When Disability Is in Question Guy Micco, MD A patient and physician must have a strong line of communication when dealing with pain that has no clear causes. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(4):129-132. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.4.ccas4-0304 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Current page 8
Policy Forum Dec 2011 Medicalizing Obesity: Individual, Economic, and Medical Consequences George L. Blackburn, MD, PhD Given the ever-rising costs associated the condition and its associated comorbidities, perhaps it's time to recognize obesity as a medical problem. Virtual Mentor. 2011;13(12):890-895. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2011.13.12.pfor1-1112.
In the Literature Dec 2011 Ethical Issues in the Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease Matthew E. Growdon The early diagnosis of Alzheimer disease is a boon in that it enables advance planning, but that planning process can engender conflict between respect for future-oriented autonomy and future welfare. Virtual Mentor. 2011;13(12):868-872. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2011.13.12.jdsc1-1112.
Case and Commentary Jun 2010 Taking No for an Answer: Refusal of Life-Sustaining Treatment Stephanie Cooper, MD, MS If treatment may prolong death rather than saving a life, physicians must honor the informed refusal of life-sustaining intervention. Virtual Mentor. 2010;12(6):444-449. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.6.ccas2-1006.
Case and Commentary Apr 2003 When Disability Is in Question Guy Micco, MD A patient and physician must have a strong line of communication when dealing with pain that has no clear causes. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(4):129-132. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.4.ccas4-0304