Search Results Search Sort by RelevanceMost Recent Case and Commentary Aug 2004 Helping Surrogate Decision Makers in the Face of Uncertainty Robert W. Taylor, MD Physicians need to help surrogate decision makers to make treatment and end-of-life decisions for those with severe neurological damage by proving a realistic prognosis and maintain strong lines of communication. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(8):342-344. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.8.ccas2-0408. Case and Commentary Feb 2003 Does Patient Autonomy Outweigh Duty to Treat? Catherine A. Marco, MD Patients can refuse medical treatment, but physicians often question the patients' ability to make a responsible decision in a time of medical need. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(2):37-39. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.2.ccas1-0302. Case and Commentary May 2005 End of Life and Sanctity of Life, Commentary 3 Lerwut Wongsarnpigoon, MD Physicians need to understand their roles and limitations of their own faith in providing end-of-life care. Virtual Mentor. 2005;7(5):342-351. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.5.ccas2-0505. Case and Commentary Jul 2005 Is Greenacres (Skilled Nursing Facility) the Place to Be? Commentary 1 Hasan Shanawani, MD, MPH Physicians should understand the ethical issues surrounding assisting patients who receive Medicare- and Medicaid-funded health care. Virtual Mentor. 2005;7(7):469-473. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.7.ccas3-0507. Case and Commentary Jul 2005 Is Greenacres (Skilled Nursing Facility) the Place to Be? Commentary 2 Kathleen Nathan Lowe, MSW, ACSW, CMSW Physicians should understand the ethical issues surrounding assisting patients who receive Medicare- and Medicaid-funded health care. Virtual Mentor. 2005;7(7):473-475. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.7.ccas3-0507. State of the Art and Science Jan 2004 Treatment of Dependence on Opiate Medications Norman S. Miller, MD Various therapies and treatments can help patients rehabilitate from opiate addictions and withdrawal symptoms. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(1):33-37. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.1.cprl1-0401. Health Law Feb 2004 Disputing Parental Judgment in a Case of Dialysis Douglas Brosnan, JD In cases where a parent is denying life-saving medical treatment, physician paternalism can step in to help provide the proper care to the patient. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(2):98-101. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.hlaw1-0402. Case and Commentary May 2004 Duty to Treat versus Personal Safety, Commentary 1 Mark T. Hughes, MD, MA Physicians have an ethical responsibility to treat patients even at the risk of their own personal safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):201-203. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.ccas1-0405. Case and Commentary May 2004 Duty to Treat versus Personal Safety, Commentary 2 David Marcozzi, MD Physicians have an ethical responsibility to treat patients even at the risk of their own personal safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):203-205. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.ccas1-0405. In the Literature Apr 2003 Physicians' Responsibilities in the Face of Patients' Irrational Decisions Faith Lagay, PhD A strong line of communication between patient and physician is especially important when the patient refuses treatment or diagnostic tool. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(4):133-134. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.4.jdsc1-0304. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Current page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Next page Next › Last page Last »
Case and Commentary Aug 2004 Helping Surrogate Decision Makers in the Face of Uncertainty Robert W. Taylor, MD Physicians need to help surrogate decision makers to make treatment and end-of-life decisions for those with severe neurological damage by proving a realistic prognosis and maintain strong lines of communication. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(8):342-344. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.8.ccas2-0408.
Case and Commentary Feb 2003 Does Patient Autonomy Outweigh Duty to Treat? Catherine A. Marco, MD Patients can refuse medical treatment, but physicians often question the patients' ability to make a responsible decision in a time of medical need. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(2):37-39. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.2.ccas1-0302.
Case and Commentary May 2005 End of Life and Sanctity of Life, Commentary 3 Lerwut Wongsarnpigoon, MD Physicians need to understand their roles and limitations of their own faith in providing end-of-life care. Virtual Mentor. 2005;7(5):342-351. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.5.ccas2-0505.
Case and Commentary Jul 2005 Is Greenacres (Skilled Nursing Facility) the Place to Be? Commentary 1 Hasan Shanawani, MD, MPH Physicians should understand the ethical issues surrounding assisting patients who receive Medicare- and Medicaid-funded health care. Virtual Mentor. 2005;7(7):469-473. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.7.ccas3-0507.
Case and Commentary Jul 2005 Is Greenacres (Skilled Nursing Facility) the Place to Be? Commentary 2 Kathleen Nathan Lowe, MSW, ACSW, CMSW Physicians should understand the ethical issues surrounding assisting patients who receive Medicare- and Medicaid-funded health care. Virtual Mentor. 2005;7(7):473-475. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.7.ccas3-0507.
State of the Art and Science Jan 2004 Treatment of Dependence on Opiate Medications Norman S. Miller, MD Various therapies and treatments can help patients rehabilitate from opiate addictions and withdrawal symptoms. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(1):33-37. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.1.cprl1-0401.
Health Law Feb 2004 Disputing Parental Judgment in a Case of Dialysis Douglas Brosnan, JD In cases where a parent is denying life-saving medical treatment, physician paternalism can step in to help provide the proper care to the patient. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(2):98-101. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.hlaw1-0402.
Case and Commentary May 2004 Duty to Treat versus Personal Safety, Commentary 1 Mark T. Hughes, MD, MA Physicians have an ethical responsibility to treat patients even at the risk of their own personal safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):201-203. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.ccas1-0405.
Case and Commentary May 2004 Duty to Treat versus Personal Safety, Commentary 2 David Marcozzi, MD Physicians have an ethical responsibility to treat patients even at the risk of their own personal safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):203-205. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.ccas1-0405.
In the Literature Apr 2003 Physicians' Responsibilities in the Face of Patients' Irrational Decisions Faith Lagay, PhD A strong line of communication between patient and physician is especially important when the patient refuses treatment or diagnostic tool. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(4):133-134. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.4.jdsc1-0304.