Physicians have an ethical responsibility to treat patients even at the risk of their own personal safety.

Residents and attending physicians have an ethical responsibility to speak up if there is a concern that a colleague lacks clinical skills and is providing inadequate patient care.

Residents and attending physicians have an ethical responsibility to speak up if there is a concern that a colleague lacks clinical skills and is providing inadequate patient care.

Incorporating research-based health activism into the medical school curriculum can help physicians be more efficient advocates for patients.

Limiting the right of patients to make their own medical decisions can be justified only when a patient lacks the competence to do so or pose a threat to others.

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.

Surgery residents should always answered truthfully when asked by patients about their experience with surgical procedures.

Patient simulation in medical education is an effective tool to teach response skills needed to ensure patient safety.

Educating medical students, residents, and practicing physicians about human rights can help them become more effective advocates for patients.