Search Results Search Sort by RelevanceMost Recent Case and Commentary Feb 2003 Does Patient Autonomy Outweigh Duty to Treat? Catherine A. Marco, MD Patients can refuse medical treatment, but physicians often question the patients' ability to make a responsible decision in a time of medical need. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(2):37-39. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.2.ccas1-0302. In the Literature Apr 2003 Physicians' Responsibilities in the Face of Patients' Irrational Decisions Faith Lagay, PhD A strong line of communication between patient and physician is especially important when the patient refuses treatment or diagnostic tool. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(4):133-134. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.4.jdsc1-0304. Health Law Apr 2003 Can Patients Contribute to Medical Negligence? Lisa Panique Patients need to be aware that they are fully responsible for disclosing a complete medical history, and physicians may not be liable for damages if they do not comply. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(4):138-140. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.4.hlaw1-0304. Health Law Feb 2004 Disputing Parental Judgment in a Case of Dialysis Douglas Brosnan, JD In cases where a parent is denying life-saving medical treatment, physician paternalism can step in to help provide the proper care to the patient. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(2):98-101. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.hlaw1-0402. Case and Commentary May 2004 Duty to Treat versus Personal Safety, Commentary 1 Mark T. Hughes, MD, MA Physicians have an ethical responsibility to treat patients even at the risk of their own personal safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):201-203. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.ccas1-0405. Case and Commentary May 2004 Duty to Treat versus Personal Safety, Commentary 2 David Marcozzi, MD Physicians have an ethical responsibility to treat patients even at the risk of their own personal safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):203-205. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.ccas1-0405. Health Law Mar 2003 Are Surgery Residents Liable for Medical Error Lisa Panique The law makes a distinction between a medical resident acting as a student and a resident acting as a physician in medical malpractice cases. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(3):88-90. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.3.hlaw1-0303. Health Law Apr 2004 Good Samaritan Statutes: Are Medical Volunteers Protected? Cameron DeGuerre Good Samaritan laws cover physicians in most instances of rendering volunteer medical services when four criteria are met. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):181-184. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.hlaw1-0404. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Current page 17
Case and Commentary Feb 2003 Does Patient Autonomy Outweigh Duty to Treat? Catherine A. Marco, MD Patients can refuse medical treatment, but physicians often question the patients' ability to make a responsible decision in a time of medical need. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(2):37-39. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.2.ccas1-0302.
In the Literature Apr 2003 Physicians' Responsibilities in the Face of Patients' Irrational Decisions Faith Lagay, PhD A strong line of communication between patient and physician is especially important when the patient refuses treatment or diagnostic tool. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(4):133-134. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.4.jdsc1-0304.
Health Law Apr 2003 Can Patients Contribute to Medical Negligence? Lisa Panique Patients need to be aware that they are fully responsible for disclosing a complete medical history, and physicians may not be liable for damages if they do not comply. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(4):138-140. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.4.hlaw1-0304.
Health Law Feb 2004 Disputing Parental Judgment in a Case of Dialysis Douglas Brosnan, JD In cases where a parent is denying life-saving medical treatment, physician paternalism can step in to help provide the proper care to the patient. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(2):98-101. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.hlaw1-0402.
Case and Commentary May 2004 Duty to Treat versus Personal Safety, Commentary 1 Mark T. Hughes, MD, MA Physicians have an ethical responsibility to treat patients even at the risk of their own personal safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):201-203. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.ccas1-0405.
Case and Commentary May 2004 Duty to Treat versus Personal Safety, Commentary 2 David Marcozzi, MD Physicians have an ethical responsibility to treat patients even at the risk of their own personal safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):203-205. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.ccas1-0405.
Health Law Mar 2003 Are Surgery Residents Liable for Medical Error Lisa Panique The law makes a distinction between a medical resident acting as a student and a resident acting as a physician in medical malpractice cases. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(3):88-90. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.3.hlaw1-0303.
Health Law Apr 2004 Good Samaritan Statutes: Are Medical Volunteers Protected? Cameron DeGuerre Good Samaritan laws cover physicians in most instances of rendering volunteer medical services when four criteria are met. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):181-184. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.hlaw1-0404.