Readers are referred to an article by N.A. Dimeo in a 1998 issue of JAMA, along with an audio link, that explores what it means to be human in patient-physician communications.
Behaviorally induced insufficient sleep syndrome can exacerbate morning side effects of prescription sleep aids, and there are potentially serious long-term risks.
AMA J Ethics. 2024; 26(10):E763-770. doi:
10.1001/amajethics.2024.763.