Patient safety is a medical ethics issue that must be addressed through health care teams’ open communication as well as through time-outs and checklists.

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma and breast implant illness have prompted recalls of implants.

Device innovation has potential to improve patient outcomes over time, yet prospective benefits must be considered in light of risks.

Information different patients need or want about cybersecurity risk varies, so communicating clearly is always key.

Many devices in current use were marketed before manufacturers were required to demonstrate safety and effectiveness.

Dr Donna-Bea Tillman joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article: "What Should the Public Know About Implantable Material and Device Innovation in the US?"

Both physicians and pharmacists have responsibilities to ensure that opioids are prescribed and dispensed for legitimate medical purposes and to meet legal requirements.

This article considers which risks AI-facilitated surgical robotics pose for safety, confidentiality, informed consent, and surgical training. 

Several factors can persuade both surgeons and patients to choose robotic surgery over open surgery or conventional laparoscopy. 

Since their adoption during the 1990s, minimally invasive surgical techniques have demonstrated postoperative surgical recovery benefits for patients.