Palliative surgery can be considered for terminally ill patients with bowel obstruction if the patient is likely to benefit from the surgery.

Placebo controls n surgical research can be performed ethically when certain criteria are met.

A retired surgeon explains how keeping a journal helped him deal with difficult professional situations and led him to stronger relationships with his patients.

Physicians have an ethical duty to provide safe and effective care to patients even when the care conflicts with their own personal values.

Physicians can take an active role in helping victims of domestic partner abuse receive the medical care and emotional support needed.

Ethical questions arise when physicians are asked to medicate death row inmates so that they qualify for execution.

Physicians who are interested providing care to uninsured patients can consider a number of options to balance his altruistic desires with his personal needs.

Physicians have an ethical duty to provide safe and effective care to patients even when the care conflicts with their own personal values.

Health workers can provide important medical documentation for individuals who are seeking political asylum in the United States.

Physicians can take an active role in helping victims of domestic partner abuse receive the medical care and emotional support needed.