Kala T. Pham joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Rachel W. Davis: “Ethics of Learning Surgical Autonomy in Safety-Net Hospital Systems With Patients Who Are Incarcerated.”

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

Safety-net hospitals care for patients who are incarcerated and are key environments in which surgical trainees learn to wield their professional autonomy.

Jorie Braunold joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article: “How Foundations of Carceral Health Care Came From a Right to Sue.”

Incarceration history adds to the clinical and ethical complexity of surgical care for patients who require an ostomy, especially when secondary to trauma.

AMA's focus on health care for persons who are incarcerated was in response to the US Supreme Court’s 1964 Cooper v Pate holding.

The US has the most individuals who are incarcerated worldwide.

Dr Kinnon MacKinnon joins Ethics Talk to discuss what we know about regret experiences of patients following transition-related care and, just as importantly, what we don’t.

Respecting a patient’s privacy is a prerequisite for ensuring that a fundamental trust exists between patient and physician.

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.”