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Case and Commentary
Feb 2004

Paternalism, Commentary 1

Anne Drapkin Lyerly, MD
Physicians should not refuse to perform a medical procedure because of an emotionally charged reaction to the patients' behavior.
Virtual Mentor. 2004; 6(2):72-75. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.ccas1-0402.
Case and Commentary
Feb 2004

Paternalism, Commentary 2

Barbara Katz Rothman, PhD
Physicians should not refuse to perform a medical procedure because of an emotionally charged reaction to the patients' behavior.
Virtual Mentor. 2004; 6(2):76-77. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.ccas1-0402.
Policy Forum
Sep 2004

Choice in Planning and Experiencing Childbirth

Lynn P. Freedman, JD, MPH, Rana E. Barar, and Ann M. Drobnik, MPH
Physicians should play a critical role in expanding access to reproductive health choices for women, including the choice to give birth under the care of a midwife.
Virtual Mentor. 2004; 6(9):409-413. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.9.pfor1-0409.
Case and Commentary
May 2003

Just Don't Tell My Husband, Commentary 2

Cynthia R. Daniels, PhD
A physician must honor a patient's request to keep the information about her desire to have a tubal ligation from her husband, but the physician and patient should discuss the possible ramifications of concealing the procedure.
Virtual Mentor. 2003; 5(5):168-169. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.5.ccas3-0305.