Search Results Search Sort by RelevanceMost Recent Medical Education Dec 2009 How “Universal” Are Universal Precautions? Shilpa B. Rao, MD Guidelines to improve observance of universal precaution standards and reporting of needlestick injuries by medical students and resident physicians. Virtual Mentor. 2009;11(12):949-952. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.12.medu1-0912. Viewpoint Mar 2004 Law, Health Care, and Ethics: Detoxifying the Lethal Mix Bryan A. Liang, MD, PhD, JD A physician argues that a systems analysis approach to medical errors must be widely used to improve health system safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):146-149. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.oped1-0403. Medicine and Society Mar 2004 To Err is Human: Understanding the Data Kayhan Parsi, JD, PhD The Institute of Medicine's ground-breaking report on medical errors has helped to make patient safety a priority goal, but the findings of the report are often interpreted by the media. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):143-145. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.msoc1-0403. Viewpoint Mar 2004 Lessons from the Worst-Case Scenario Erin Egan, MD, JD A system of physician self-regulation will help ensure patient safety and quality medical care. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):150-152. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.oped2-0403. In the Literature Jul 2004 Practice Makes Perfect? Ideal Standards and Practice Norms in Sports Medicine Shane K. Green, PhD A recent journal article discussed the ethical challenges faced by physicians for sports teams. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):308-311. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.jdsc1-0407. Personal Narrative Nov 2004 My Story: Living with Narcolepsy Tricia Higgins A 34-year-old ED nurse discusses how her life has changed after developing narcolepsy with severe cataplexy. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(11):521-524. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.11.mhum2-0411. Case and Commentary Jun 2003 Cultural Differences at the End of Life Diane Rapaport, MD Physicians must be mindful of how cultural attitudes regarding death and end-of-life care that will impact patients' decisions regarding a loved one. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(6):201-204. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.6.ccas1-0306. Case and Commentary Mar 2004 Disagreement over Error Disclosure, Commentary 1 Brintha Krishnamoorthy Physicians have an ethical obligation to admit mistakes to their patients, even if no harm came of the mistakes. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):103-107. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.ccas1-0403. Case and Commentary Feb 2012 When the Physician's Medical Judgment is Rejected, Commentary 2 Robert E. Cranston, MD Physicians must maintain a delicate balance between patient autonomy and preventing harm when faced with patients who refuse treatment. Virtual Mentor. 2012;6(2):82-85. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.ccas2-0402. Case and Commentary Feb 2004 When the Physician's Medical Judgment is Rejected, Commentary 1 Kirsten G. Engel, MD Physicians must maintain a delicate balance between patient autonomy and preventing harm when faced with patients who refuse treatment. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(2):78-81. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.ccas2-0402. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Current page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Next page Next › Last page Last »
Medical Education Dec 2009 How “Universal” Are Universal Precautions? Shilpa B. Rao, MD Guidelines to improve observance of universal precaution standards and reporting of needlestick injuries by medical students and resident physicians. Virtual Mentor. 2009;11(12):949-952. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.12.medu1-0912.
Viewpoint Mar 2004 Law, Health Care, and Ethics: Detoxifying the Lethal Mix Bryan A. Liang, MD, PhD, JD A physician argues that a systems analysis approach to medical errors must be widely used to improve health system safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):146-149. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.oped1-0403.
Medicine and Society Mar 2004 To Err is Human: Understanding the Data Kayhan Parsi, JD, PhD The Institute of Medicine's ground-breaking report on medical errors has helped to make patient safety a priority goal, but the findings of the report are often interpreted by the media. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):143-145. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.msoc1-0403.
Viewpoint Mar 2004 Lessons from the Worst-Case Scenario Erin Egan, MD, JD A system of physician self-regulation will help ensure patient safety and quality medical care. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):150-152. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.oped2-0403.
In the Literature Jul 2004 Practice Makes Perfect? Ideal Standards and Practice Norms in Sports Medicine Shane K. Green, PhD A recent journal article discussed the ethical challenges faced by physicians for sports teams. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):308-311. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.jdsc1-0407.
Personal Narrative Nov 2004 My Story: Living with Narcolepsy Tricia Higgins A 34-year-old ED nurse discusses how her life has changed after developing narcolepsy with severe cataplexy. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(11):521-524. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.11.mhum2-0411.
Case and Commentary Jun 2003 Cultural Differences at the End of Life Diane Rapaport, MD Physicians must be mindful of how cultural attitudes regarding death and end-of-life care that will impact patients' decisions regarding a loved one. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(6):201-204. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.6.ccas1-0306.
Case and Commentary Mar 2004 Disagreement over Error Disclosure, Commentary 1 Brintha Krishnamoorthy Physicians have an ethical obligation to admit mistakes to their patients, even if no harm came of the mistakes. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):103-107. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.ccas1-0403.
Case and Commentary Feb 2012 When the Physician's Medical Judgment is Rejected, Commentary 2 Robert E. Cranston, MD Physicians must maintain a delicate balance between patient autonomy and preventing harm when faced with patients who refuse treatment. Virtual Mentor. 2012;6(2):82-85. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.ccas2-0402.
Case and Commentary Feb 2004 When the Physician's Medical Judgment is Rejected, Commentary 1 Kirsten G. Engel, MD Physicians must maintain a delicate balance between patient autonomy and preventing harm when faced with patients who refuse treatment. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(2):78-81. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.ccas2-0402.