Early childhood adversity and trauma can influence a person’s health throughout their lifespan and contribute to chronic disease and early death.

Dr Elizabeth Lanphier joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr James Duffee: “Trauma-Informed Screening for Structural Drivers of Health.”

This manuscript distinguishes between constructive regret and destructive regret, which can lead to emotional withdrawal and impaired decision-making.

Some regret experiences stem from incomplete communications or miscommunications about options, expectations, or prognoses.

Expressing regret to patients requires transparent and honest communication but can leave surgeons vulnerable.

This article considers how the AMA Code of Medical Ethics can support physicians while they cope with regret about a patient’s poor outcome.

Sarah L. Spaulding joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Katherine Fischkoff: “How Should We Understand Regret as a Moral Psychological Experience That Can Influence Clinical Decision-Making?”

Recent publicity draws attention to pain with intrauterine device insertion.

Patients’ pain experiences are subjective, diverse, and can be based on trauma, adverse childhood events, and previous labor.

Dr Veronica Hutchison joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Eve Espey: “How Should IUD Placement Pain Be Described and Managed?”