Search Results Search Sort by RelevanceMost Recent Health Law Dec 2020 Reexamining the Flawed Legal Basis of the “Dead Donor Rule” as a Foundation for Organ Donation Policy Scott J. Schweikart, JD, MBE The DDR requires organ donors to be dead according to legal criteria prior to organ removal, and it’s rooted in fears of civil and criminal liability. AMA J Ethics. 2020;22(12):E1019-1024. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2020.1019. Policy Forum Dec 2020 Guidance for Physicians Who Wish to Influence Policy Development on Determination of Death by Neurologic Criteria Michael A. Rubin, MD, MA Lobbying, maintaining diagnostic skill, participating in national societies, and contributing to robust discourse can influence practice and policy. AMA J Ethics. 2020;22(12):E1033-1037. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2020.1033. Case and Commentary Jan 2021 How Should Clinicians’ Involvement in the Holocaust Inform Contemporary Responsibilities to Protect Public Safety? Matthew K. Wynia, MD, MPH Perils of physicians intentionally harming individuals in errant attempts to strengthen a community have been illuminated by the Holocaust. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(1):E6-11. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.6. Art of Medicine Feb 2021 Climate Change and Health Equity Nealie Tan Ngo Because climate change will likely exacerbate national and international health inequity, this comic considers our future. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(2):E201-203. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.201. Medicine and Society Jul 2021 Invisibility of “Gender Dysphoria” Nicolle K. Strand, JD, MBE and Nora L. Jones, PhD Fostering transgender patients’ sense of agency should be a clinical and ethical priority. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(7):E557-562. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.557. Art of Medicine Jul 2021 Wayfinding Brent R. Carr, MD This charcoal gesture drawing, inspired by a mid-adolescent nonbinary patient, investigates a caregiver’s and patient’s journey from despair to hope. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(7):E582-583. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.582. Personal Narrative Aug 2021 Set Down the Stethoscope Michael Westerhaus, MD, MA A deep spirit of resilience and a desire for innovation, discovery, and justice compel health workers to retain their commitment to serving patients and communities. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(8):E662-665. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.662. Case and Commentary Sep 2021 How Should Clinicians and Organizations Assess Risks and Benefits of First-in-Human Implantation of Investigational Devices? Beatrice L. Brown, MBE and Aaron S. Kesselheim, MD, JD, MPH Heightened caution, improved physician and patient communication, and equitable access are key priorities. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(9):E673-678. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.673. Medical Education Sep 2021 What Should the Public Know About Implantable Material and Device Innovation in the US? Donna-Bea Tillman, PhD, MPA Device innovation has potential to improve patient outcomes over time, yet prospective benefits must be considered in light of risks. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(9):E697-701. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.697. State of the Art and Science Sep 2021 What Should Cardiac Patients Know About Device Cybersecurity Prior to Implantation? Emily P. Zeitler, MD, MHS and Daniel B. Kramer, MD, MPH Information different patients need or want about cybersecurity risk varies, so communicating clearly is always key. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(9):E705-711. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.705. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
Health Law Dec 2020 Reexamining the Flawed Legal Basis of the “Dead Donor Rule” as a Foundation for Organ Donation Policy Scott J. Schweikart, JD, MBE The DDR requires organ donors to be dead according to legal criteria prior to organ removal, and it’s rooted in fears of civil and criminal liability. AMA J Ethics. 2020;22(12):E1019-1024. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2020.1019.
Policy Forum Dec 2020 Guidance for Physicians Who Wish to Influence Policy Development on Determination of Death by Neurologic Criteria Michael A. Rubin, MD, MA Lobbying, maintaining diagnostic skill, participating in national societies, and contributing to robust discourse can influence practice and policy. AMA J Ethics. 2020;22(12):E1033-1037. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2020.1033.
Case and Commentary Jan 2021 How Should Clinicians’ Involvement in the Holocaust Inform Contemporary Responsibilities to Protect Public Safety? Matthew K. Wynia, MD, MPH Perils of physicians intentionally harming individuals in errant attempts to strengthen a community have been illuminated by the Holocaust. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(1):E6-11. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.6.
Art of Medicine Feb 2021 Climate Change and Health Equity Nealie Tan Ngo Because climate change will likely exacerbate national and international health inequity, this comic considers our future. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(2):E201-203. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.201.
Medicine and Society Jul 2021 Invisibility of “Gender Dysphoria” Nicolle K. Strand, JD, MBE and Nora L. Jones, PhD Fostering transgender patients’ sense of agency should be a clinical and ethical priority. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(7):E557-562. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.557.
Art of Medicine Jul 2021 Wayfinding Brent R. Carr, MD This charcoal gesture drawing, inspired by a mid-adolescent nonbinary patient, investigates a caregiver’s and patient’s journey from despair to hope. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(7):E582-583. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.582.
Personal Narrative Aug 2021 Set Down the Stethoscope Michael Westerhaus, MD, MA A deep spirit of resilience and a desire for innovation, discovery, and justice compel health workers to retain their commitment to serving patients and communities. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(8):E662-665. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.662.
Case and Commentary Sep 2021 How Should Clinicians and Organizations Assess Risks and Benefits of First-in-Human Implantation of Investigational Devices? Beatrice L. Brown, MBE and Aaron S. Kesselheim, MD, JD, MPH Heightened caution, improved physician and patient communication, and equitable access are key priorities. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(9):E673-678. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.673.
Medical Education Sep 2021 What Should the Public Know About Implantable Material and Device Innovation in the US? Donna-Bea Tillman, PhD, MPA Device innovation has potential to improve patient outcomes over time, yet prospective benefits must be considered in light of risks. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(9):E697-701. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.697.
State of the Art and Science Sep 2021 What Should Cardiac Patients Know About Device Cybersecurity Prior to Implantation? Emily P. Zeitler, MD, MHS and Daniel B. Kramer, MD, MPH Information different patients need or want about cybersecurity risk varies, so communicating clearly is always key. AMA J Ethics. 2021;23(9):E705-711. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.705.