Search Results Search Sort by RelevanceMost Recent Policy Forum Nov 2004 Genetic Samples and Genetic Philanthropy Michael E. Berens, PhD and Gary E. Marchant, PhD, JD Genetic research is threatened by lack of samples, and public policy should be developed to encourage public participation. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(11):509-511. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.11.pfor2-0411. In the Literature Nov 2004 Determining Research through Underdetermined Treatment Abraham P. Schwab, PhD Paul Miller and Charles Weijer defend the concept of equipoise in medical research in a recent journal article. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(11):488-489. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.11.jdsc1-0411. 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. Medicine and Society Feb 2004 Physician Autonomy, Paternalism, and Professionalism: Finding Our Voice Amid Conflicting Duties Geoffrey C. Williams, MD, PhD and Timothy E. Quill, MD Rules of managed health care and the demand for high physician productivity have harmed patients' ability to make informed, autonomous decisions. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(2):113-117. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.msoc2-0402. Policy Forum Feb 2004 Addressing Paternalism with Patients' Rights: Unintended Consequences Felicia Cohn, PhD A bioethicist discusses how the need for patient autonomy and patients' rights can be fulfilled through strong patient-physician communication. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(2):106-109. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.pfor1-0402. Case and Commentary May 2004 Request for Unnecessary Prophylaxis Janet Keating, MD Physicians should not write prescriptions for unnecessary prophylaxis in response to patients' anxiety about a perceived threat of bioterrorism. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):209-210. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.ccas3-0405. Case and Commentary Aug 2004 Physicians' Role in Physician-Assisted Suicide Discussions, Commentary 1 Wendy S. Johnston, MD Physicians of patients who request physician-assisted suicide should not avoid the subject and should try to discuss the patients' specific concerns and fears with them. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(8):337-339. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.8.ccas1-0408. 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 Oct 2004 Palliative Surgery David P. Jaques, MD and Murray F. Brennan, MD Physicians must express compassion when discussing risk and success rates of palliative surgery. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(10):440-439. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.10.ccas3-0410. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Current page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Next page Next › Last page Last »
Policy Forum Nov 2004 Genetic Samples and Genetic Philanthropy Michael E. Berens, PhD and Gary E. Marchant, PhD, JD Genetic research is threatened by lack of samples, and public policy should be developed to encourage public participation. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(11):509-511. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.11.pfor2-0411.
In the Literature Nov 2004 Determining Research through Underdetermined Treatment Abraham P. Schwab, PhD Paul Miller and Charles Weijer defend the concept of equipoise in medical research in a recent journal article. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(11):488-489. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.11.jdsc1-0411.
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.
Medicine and Society Feb 2004 Physician Autonomy, Paternalism, and Professionalism: Finding Our Voice Amid Conflicting Duties Geoffrey C. Williams, MD, PhD and Timothy E. Quill, MD Rules of managed health care and the demand for high physician productivity have harmed patients' ability to make informed, autonomous decisions. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(2):113-117. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.msoc2-0402.
Policy Forum Feb 2004 Addressing Paternalism with Patients' Rights: Unintended Consequences Felicia Cohn, PhD A bioethicist discusses how the need for patient autonomy and patients' rights can be fulfilled through strong patient-physician communication. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(2):106-109. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.2.pfor1-0402.
Case and Commentary May 2004 Request for Unnecessary Prophylaxis Janet Keating, MD Physicians should not write prescriptions for unnecessary prophylaxis in response to patients' anxiety about a perceived threat of bioterrorism. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):209-210. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.ccas3-0405.
Case and Commentary Aug 2004 Physicians' Role in Physician-Assisted Suicide Discussions, Commentary 1 Wendy S. Johnston, MD Physicians of patients who request physician-assisted suicide should not avoid the subject and should try to discuss the patients' specific concerns and fears with them. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(8):337-339. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.8.ccas1-0408.
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 Oct 2004 Palliative Surgery David P. Jaques, MD and Murray F. Brennan, MD Physicians must express compassion when discussing risk and success rates of palliative surgery. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(10):440-439. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.10.ccas3-0410.