Dr Andrew P. Smith joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Dr Hasah Alheneidi: “The Internet and Loneliness.”

Dr Robert Field and Dr Yashaswini Singh join the AMA Journal of Ethics Grand Rounds series to discuss what patients and clinicians should know about private equity in health care.

Dr Vish Viswanath talks about countering COVID-19 health misinformation spread over the internet and social media.

Dr Vish Viswanath talks about the digital spread of health misinformation and falsehoods during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Mollyann Brodie talks about the about the science of polling, public opinions on COVID-19, and politically-divergent views on policy options to achieve universal health care coverage.

Matt Wuerker talks about his artistic process in creating cartoons that speak to matters of politics and policy arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Decriminalization of the sex trade speaks to medical ethics by reducing sex workers’ vulnerability to violence, exploitation, stigma, and trafficking.

The risks of misinformation being spread through online patient forums can be mitigated by communication strategies aimed at physicians and organizations.

The Nordic model policy option for addressing commercial sex—which exempts sellers from criminal penalties—offers several potential advantages.

Research and training are needed so that physicians are able to identify human trafficking victims and refer them to appropriate trauma-informed treatment.