A national consortium of clinicians and researchers hope to accurately diagnose patients with rare diseases.

Gianna Gordon joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Lisa Kearns: “Is the UDN N-of-1 Enterprise Ethically Justifiable?”

This article considers AMA Code of Medical Ethics’ opinions relevant to the care of patients who are incarcerated.

Pain is recognized as an adverse effect of medication abortion, but its management has been understudied.

Evidence-based techniques for responding to patients’ pain expressions and experiences during such procedures are known, even in the absence of a standard of care.

Dr Amber R. Comer joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Meredith Rappaport: “Treating Patients in Non-Labor and Delivery OB/GYN Examinations and Procedures.”

Pain during gynecologic exams and procedures is dismissed, not recognized, and undertreated by some clinicians.

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

Thoughtful, intentional action and consistent, clear communication are key in these clinical encounters.

Recent publicity draws attention to pain with intrauterine device insertion.