AMA Journal of Ethics

Tactical emergency medical personnel direct triage and resource allocation and administer immediate interventions.

Dr Mollie V. Willliams joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Olaitan Ajisafe: “How Should Exposure Risk to Tactical Personnel Be Balanced Against Clinical and Ethical Rescue Demand?”

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive device mass casualty incidents mean patients require prehospital and hospital care.

Dr Brandon Morshedi joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Dr Faroukh Mehkri: “Should a Physician Ever Violate SWAT or TEMS Protocol in a Mass Casualty Incident?”

This month on Ethics Talk, Dr Sheryl Fleisch discusses strategies for delivering health services to people experiencing homelessness, including street psychiatry.

Heightened caution, improved physician and patient communication, and equitable access are key priorities.

Beatrice L. Brown joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Aaron S Kesselheim: "How Should Clinicians and Organizations Assess Risks and Benefits of First-in-Human Implantation of Investigational Devices?"

Physicians’ primary responsibility is to promote patients’ well-being, which includes not causing financial harm.