Physicians who are faced with a patient who refuses to undergo prescribed annual screening should attempt to engage them in shared decision making and educate the patient about the risks and benefits of the test.

A physician examines the attributes of a screening test that make it eligible for widespread use in the prevention of disease.

Health care professionals have a responsibility to educate patients about public screening programs and ensure that subsequent follow-up is done after the screening is completed.

Some bioethicists believe that consulting for pharmaceutical companies is an unethical activity for members of their profession.

Two physicians explore the issues surrounding prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment as they relate to obese men.

A group of physicians offer commentary about the importance of maintaining an appropriate work-life balance.

Two physicians discuss the importance of developing good bedside manners in conjunction with a high level of technical expertise.

A group of physicians offer commentary about the importance of maintaining an appropriate work-life balance.

Two physicians discuss the importance of developing good bedside manners in conjunction with a high level of technical expertise.

Two researchers argue in favor of training physicians to better understand and practice the tenets of medical professionalism.