Dr Brady J. Heward joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Drs Amy M. Yule and Peter R. Jackson: “How Should Harm Reduction Strategies Differ for Adolescents and Adults?”
Dr Katherin M. Duthie joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Kathryn A. Dong: “How Should Risks and Benefits of Short-Acting Opioids Be Evaluated in the Care of Inpatients With OUD?”
Three reports considered by the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs are described, along with the process for revising the AMA's Code of Medical Ethics and trivia about contraceptive use.
Physicians can help choose technological tools to enhance end-of-life care if they carefully and specifically tailor the tools to the comfort levels and needs of each patient.