Search Results Search Sort by RelevanceMost Recent Viewpoint Oct 2009 Physicians and Patients’ Spirituality: Ethical Concerns and Boundaries in Spirituality and Health Christina M. Puchalski, MD, MS The range of opinions on the extent to which physicians should attend to their patients’ spiritual lives and the arguments that support those opinions. Virtual Mentor. 2009;11(10):804-815. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.10.oped1-0910. Case and Commentary Apr 2004 Peer Reporting of Suspected Physician Misconduct Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD Physicians are ethically required to investigate the actions of problematic colleagues, even if the entire practice will come under scrutiny. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):160-162. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.ccas2-0404. Case and Commentary Jun 2003 Cultural Differences at the End of Life Diane Rapaport, MD Physicians must be mindful of how cultural attitudes regarding death and end-of-life care that will impact patients' decisions regarding a loved one. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(6):201-204. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.6.ccas1-0306. 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. Health Law Mar 2004 Suspending a Physician without a Hearing June M. McKoy, MD, JD, MPH Hospitals are entitled to suspend a physician without a hearing when there is reasonable concern that patient safety is at risk. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):129-131. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.hlaw1-0403. History of Medicine Dec 2004 The Origins and Promise of Medical Standards Of Care Eleanor D. Kinney, JD, MPH Standards of care in medicine have gone through many changes and developments over the course of its history. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(12):574-576. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.12.mhst1-0412. AMA Code Says Jul 2003 The Code on Physicians' Relationship with Industry Audiey C. Kao, MD, PhD The AMA's Code of Medical Ethics provides ample guidance for the interactions between pharmaceutical companies and physicians. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(7):263-264. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.7.code1-0307. Health Law Dec 2003 Limits to Peer Review Privilege Amy Young Privacy laws and concerns regarding confidentiality often prevent physicians from serving on peer review boards. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(12):564-567. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.12.hlaw1-0312. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Current page 23
Viewpoint Oct 2009 Physicians and Patients’ Spirituality: Ethical Concerns and Boundaries in Spirituality and Health Christina M. Puchalski, MD, MS The range of opinions on the extent to which physicians should attend to their patients’ spiritual lives and the arguments that support those opinions. Virtual Mentor. 2009;11(10):804-815. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.10.oped1-0910.
Case and Commentary Apr 2004 Peer Reporting of Suspected Physician Misconduct Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD Physicians are ethically required to investigate the actions of problematic colleagues, even if the entire practice will come under scrutiny. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):160-162. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.ccas2-0404.
Case and Commentary Jun 2003 Cultural Differences at the End of Life Diane Rapaport, MD Physicians must be mindful of how cultural attitudes regarding death and end-of-life care that will impact patients' decisions regarding a loved one. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(6):201-204. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.6.ccas1-0306.
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.
Health Law Mar 2004 Suspending a Physician without a Hearing June M. McKoy, MD, JD, MPH Hospitals are entitled to suspend a physician without a hearing when there is reasonable concern that patient safety is at risk. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):129-131. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.hlaw1-0403.
History of Medicine Dec 2004 The Origins and Promise of Medical Standards Of Care Eleanor D. Kinney, JD, MPH Standards of care in medicine have gone through many changes and developments over the course of its history. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(12):574-576. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.12.mhst1-0412.
AMA Code Says Jul 2003 The Code on Physicians' Relationship with Industry Audiey C. Kao, MD, PhD The AMA's Code of Medical Ethics provides ample guidance for the interactions between pharmaceutical companies and physicians. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(7):263-264. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.7.code1-0307.
Health Law Dec 2003 Limits to Peer Review Privilege Amy Young Privacy laws and concerns regarding confidentiality often prevent physicians from serving on peer review boards. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(12):564-567. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.12.hlaw1-0312.