Search Results Search Sort by RelevanceMost Recent Case and Commentary Nov 2009 Can a Pass/Fail Grading System Adequately Reflect Student Progress? Commentary 1 Bonnie M. Miller, MD The ideal grading system would measure student achievement of established learning objectives and, at the same time, encourage the development of desirable professional behaviors. Virtual Mentor. 2009;11(11):842-846. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.11.ccas2-0911. AMA Code Says Jul 2011 AMA Code of Medical Ethics’ Opinions on Confidentiality of Patient Information AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs The AMA Code of Medical Ethics' opinions on confidentiality of patient information. Virtual Mentor. 2011;13(7):475-477. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2011.13.7.coet1-1107. Case and Commentary Sep 2010 Mandated Influenza Vaccines and Health Care Workers’ Autonomy Andrew C. Miller, MD and David W. Ross, MD, JD An opt-out policy for vaccinating health care workers against influenza may be more ethical and effective than mandated vaccination. Virtual Mentor. 2010;12(9):706-710. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.9.ccas2-1009. State of the Art and Science Apr 2019 What Are Best Practices for Ethical Use of Nanosensors for Worker Surveillance? Gary E. Marchant, PhD, JD, MPP Wearable or implantable devices enable employers to monitor health, productivity, and wellness of employees. AMA J Ethics. 2019;21(4):E356-362. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2019.356. Case and Commentary Oct 2019 How Should Clinical Ethics Consultants Support Parents’ Decision Making? Katherine J. Feder, MS and Janice I. Firn, PhD, LMSW Rather than relying on decision aids, values-based approaches to decision making illuminate a plurality of possible right actions. AMA J Ethics. 2019;21(10):E831-837. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2019.831. Medicine and Society Oct 2019 Which Ethical Considerations Should Inform Hospice Decisions About Caring for Patients With Obesity? Chithra R. Perumalswami, MD, MSc, Brycin D. Hanslits, and Susan D. Goold, MD, MA, MHSA Current evidence suggests how hospice and palliative care clinicians can help advocate for high-quality, end-of-life care for patients with obesity. AMA J Ethics. 2019;21(10):E873-878. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2019.873. Viewpoint May 2010 Character and the Plastic Surgeon Robert T. Grant, MD, MSc and Michael Sosin Role-modeling can shape and reinforce the personal qualities of exemplary plastic surgeons in trainees. Virtual Mentor. 2010;12(5):418-421. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.5.oped1-1005. Medicine and Society May 2024 How Should Health Care Respond to Threats Antimicrobial Resistance Poses to Workers? Majd Alsoubani, MD, Maya L. Nadimpalli, PhD, MS, and Shira Doron, MD Antimicrobial resistance is a looming pandemic, and poor health outcomes will not be borne equitably. AMA J Ethics. 2024;26(5):E383-389. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2024.383. Health Law Aug 2010 The LGBT Community, Health Policy, and the Law Ryan Bailey Recent legislative and regulatory actions extend equal protection under the law to members of the LGBT community. Virtual Mentor. 2010;12(8):658-662. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.8.hlaw1-1008. Case and Commentary Feb 2009 Youth Violence: Effective Screening and Prevention Lauren K. Whiteside, MD and Rebecca M. Cunningham, MD Physicians can manage and treat probable victims of gang violence without breaching the youth’s confidentiality. Virtual Mentor. 2009;11(2):117-123. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.2.ccas3-0902. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Current page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Next page Next › Last page Last »
Case and Commentary Nov 2009 Can a Pass/Fail Grading System Adequately Reflect Student Progress? Commentary 1 Bonnie M. Miller, MD The ideal grading system would measure student achievement of established learning objectives and, at the same time, encourage the development of desirable professional behaviors. Virtual Mentor. 2009;11(11):842-846. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.11.ccas2-0911.
AMA Code Says Jul 2011 AMA Code of Medical Ethics’ Opinions on Confidentiality of Patient Information AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs The AMA Code of Medical Ethics' opinions on confidentiality of patient information. Virtual Mentor. 2011;13(7):475-477. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2011.13.7.coet1-1107.
Case and Commentary Sep 2010 Mandated Influenza Vaccines and Health Care Workers’ Autonomy Andrew C. Miller, MD and David W. Ross, MD, JD An opt-out policy for vaccinating health care workers against influenza may be more ethical and effective than mandated vaccination. Virtual Mentor. 2010;12(9):706-710. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.9.ccas2-1009.
State of the Art and Science Apr 2019 What Are Best Practices for Ethical Use of Nanosensors for Worker Surveillance? Gary E. Marchant, PhD, JD, MPP Wearable or implantable devices enable employers to monitor health, productivity, and wellness of employees. AMA J Ethics. 2019;21(4):E356-362. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2019.356.
Case and Commentary Oct 2019 How Should Clinical Ethics Consultants Support Parents’ Decision Making? Katherine J. Feder, MS and Janice I. Firn, PhD, LMSW Rather than relying on decision aids, values-based approaches to decision making illuminate a plurality of possible right actions. AMA J Ethics. 2019;21(10):E831-837. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2019.831.
Medicine and Society Oct 2019 Which Ethical Considerations Should Inform Hospice Decisions About Caring for Patients With Obesity? Chithra R. Perumalswami, MD, MSc, Brycin D. Hanslits, and Susan D. Goold, MD, MA, MHSA Current evidence suggests how hospice and palliative care clinicians can help advocate for high-quality, end-of-life care for patients with obesity. AMA J Ethics. 2019;21(10):E873-878. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2019.873.
Viewpoint May 2010 Character and the Plastic Surgeon Robert T. Grant, MD, MSc and Michael Sosin Role-modeling can shape and reinforce the personal qualities of exemplary plastic surgeons in trainees. Virtual Mentor. 2010;12(5):418-421. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.5.oped1-1005.
Medicine and Society May 2024 How Should Health Care Respond to Threats Antimicrobial Resistance Poses to Workers? Majd Alsoubani, MD, Maya L. Nadimpalli, PhD, MS, and Shira Doron, MD Antimicrobial resistance is a looming pandemic, and poor health outcomes will not be borne equitably. AMA J Ethics. 2024;26(5):E383-389. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2024.383.
Health Law Aug 2010 The LGBT Community, Health Policy, and the Law Ryan Bailey Recent legislative and regulatory actions extend equal protection under the law to members of the LGBT community. Virtual Mentor. 2010;12(8):658-662. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.8.hlaw1-1008.
Case and Commentary Feb 2009 Youth Violence: Effective Screening and Prevention Lauren K. Whiteside, MD and Rebecca M. Cunningham, MD Physicians can manage and treat probable victims of gang violence without breaching the youth’s confidentiality. Virtual Mentor. 2009;11(2):117-123. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2009.11.2.ccas3-0902.