A case that explores whether it is coercive and inappropriate for an attending physician to request that a female medical student volunteer so that other students can practice performing pelvic examinations.
An ethical case explores whether it's appropriate for a resident who was exposed to TB to discontinue his treatment regimen and potentially expose his colleagues and patients.
Readers are referred to an article by Neil Farber et al in the Archives of Internal Medicine to discuss whether it is appropriate for physicians to administer lethal injections for capital punishment when medical society policies forbid physician participation.
A case exploring who has the authority to make contraceptive choices, 15-year-old girl whose sexually active status is unknown or her mother, and what is the physician's duty in the situation.