Many physicians find it difficult to accept uninsured or Medicaid patients due to low level or lack of reimbursement.

Physicians who are aware of various forms of human rights abuses are better able to serve and advocate for their patients.

Patient safety is a medical ethics issue that must be addressed through health care teams’ open communication as well as through time-outs and checklists.

Preferential treatment of “very important” patients is not only unjust but also can compromise patient safety, which is overlooked in medical ethics.

Lack of access to health care is causing the US to lag behind in the global economy and needs to be tackled with specific policy solutions.

Medical students should not fear retribution for speaking up when a senior staff member is behaving in a manner that threatens a professional workplace environment.

Medical students should not fear retribution for speaking up when a senior staff member is behaving in a manner that threatens a professional workplace environment.

Clinical case conferences are an important component to the medical school curriculum due to the critical thinking skills that are encouraged to develop.

Clinical case conferences are an important component to the medical school curriculum due to the critical thinking skills that are encouraged to develop.

Medical students must receive comprehensive training in clinical skills before being asked to perform invasive procedures without supervision.