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. In the Literature Aug 2004 Ethical Issues in the Application and Prescription of CNS Interventions Abraham P. Schwab, PhD A neuroscientist and a sociologist discuss the ethical concerns with common neurological medicines that are used to enhance or change behavior. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(8):347-349. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.8.jdsc1-0408. In the Literature Feb 2003 ER Physicians and Police Collaboration Swathi Arekapudi Some public health officials argue that if emergency physicians report violent crimes to local police, there will be a decrease in community violence. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(2):45-47. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.2.jdsc1-0302. 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. Medicine and Society Sep 2005 The Ethics of Face Transplantation Molly Mark Major medical and ethical problems remain to be resolved before face transplantation surgery is attempted with human patients. Virtual Mentor. 2005;7(9):625-627. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.9.msoc3-0509. Viewpoint Nov 2005 Steroid Hysteria: Unpacking the Claims Norman Fost, MD, MPH A physician argues in favor of the use of performance-enhancing substances by adult participants in sports. Virtual Mentor. 2005;7(11):767-769. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.11.oped2-0511. 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. State of the Art and Science Jul 2004 Diagnosing Anabolic Steroid Use Audiey C. Kao, MD, PhD Physicians should look for specific clinical evidence when examining a patient suspected of anabolic steroid use. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):316-317. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.cprl1-0407 Case and Commentary Apr 2003 The Patient-Parent-Physician Relationship, Commentary 1 Art Elster, MD A physician treating adolescents must look at non-physical causes of illness, and not let an opinionated parent make a diagnosis. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(4):115-118. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.4.ccas1-0304. Case and Commentary May 2005 End of Life and Sanctity of Life, Commentary 4 Nihal S. Gooneratne, MD and Ananda Wickremaratne, DPhil 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. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Current page 28 Page 29 Page 30 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.
In the Literature Aug 2004 Ethical Issues in the Application and Prescription of CNS Interventions Abraham P. Schwab, PhD A neuroscientist and a sociologist discuss the ethical concerns with common neurological medicines that are used to enhance or change behavior. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(8):347-349. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.8.jdsc1-0408.
In the Literature Feb 2003 ER Physicians and Police Collaboration Swathi Arekapudi Some public health officials argue that if emergency physicians report violent crimes to local police, there will be a decrease in community violence. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(2):45-47. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.2.jdsc1-0302.
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.
Medicine and Society Sep 2005 The Ethics of Face Transplantation Molly Mark Major medical and ethical problems remain to be resolved before face transplantation surgery is attempted with human patients. Virtual Mentor. 2005;7(9):625-627. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.9.msoc3-0509.
Viewpoint Nov 2005 Steroid Hysteria: Unpacking the Claims Norman Fost, MD, MPH A physician argues in favor of the use of performance-enhancing substances by adult participants in sports. Virtual Mentor. 2005;7(11):767-769. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2005.7.11.oped2-0511.
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.
State of the Art and Science Jul 2004 Diagnosing Anabolic Steroid Use Audiey C. Kao, MD, PhD Physicians should look for specific clinical evidence when examining a patient suspected of anabolic steroid use. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(7):316-317. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.7.cprl1-0407
Case and Commentary Apr 2003 The Patient-Parent-Physician Relationship, Commentary 1 Art Elster, MD A physician treating adolescents must look at non-physical causes of illness, and not let an opinionated parent make a diagnosis. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(4):115-118. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.4.ccas1-0304.
Case and Commentary May 2005 End of Life and Sanctity of Life, Commentary 4 Nihal S. Gooneratne, MD and Ananda Wickremaratne, DPhil 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.