Over the course of human history, surgery evolved from an ill-reputed field completely separate from medicine to a respected field and integrated part of medical practice.
Does a surgeon’s complication rate in a randomized controlled trial constitute a “significant new finding” that must be reported to patients during the consent process?
A commentary exploring a physician's role in educating patients about hospital safety and expertise when negative media coverage presents possible misleading information.
Physicians should be aware when developing a treatment plan that patients' lack of trust in the medical profession can affect their willingness to seek medical treatment and comply with the treatment.
Medical students who are aware of information regarding a patient's prognosis are not at liberty to share the information with the patient, even if asked directly.
Medical students who are aware of information regarding a patient's prognosis are not at liberty to share the information with the patient, even if asked directly.