Dr Colleen E. Bennett joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Cindy W. Christian: “How Should Clinicians and Students Cope With Secondary Trauma When Caring for Children Traumatized by Abuse or Neglect?”

Patient safety can be improved through the implementation of a physician reporting system, in which medical errors can be reported confidentially.

Two things clinicians should be aware of are gag laws and background check laws for gun transfers and safe gun storage.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics’ opinions related to responding to violence.

Gatekeepers of gun privileges is not an appropriate role for physicians since there is no objective test of fitness for gun ownership or possession.

Volk v DeMeerleer may conflict with professional guidelines regarding physicians’ obligations to breach patient confidentiality to protect third parties.

Students’ decision making about ethical dilemmas can be supported via education, faculty development, and structures for reporting professionalism lapses.

During or after conflict, a clinician might be required to provide evidence to an official investigatory body or court.

أثناء النزاع أو بعده، قد يُطلب من الطبيب تقديم أدلة إلى هيئة تحقيق رسمية أو محكمة.

Responding to patients violating US health commerce regulations can be critical when they buy and use unproven interventions.