The relatively new phenomenon of releasing President George W. Bush's medical records to the public also serves the purpose of boosting his political image.

An ethical case examines the definition of physician-client privilege as it relates to pregnancy test results.

The authors of a recent journal article believe that most doctors and clinical trial sponsors would not object to changes in regulations requiring doctors to disclose financial incentives to their patients.

A recent journal article calls for a public policy that would require physician-researchers to demonstrate the absence of undue influence or coercion on informed consent.

A hospice volunteer relates the story of a patient who changed his mind about life support in the midst of a series of hospitalizations and surgeries.

Patients with limited English proficiency may suffer in the health care setting in the absence of clinical interpreters.

Physicians and physicians-in-training have a responsibility to speak up if they feel a medical colleague's impairment puts patients at risk.

Physicians and physicians-in-training have a responsibility to speak up if they feel a medical colleague's impairment puts patients at risk.

Little-known facts about food allergens, allergies, and labeling.

South Africa has created a Sesame Street character with HIV in order to provide age-appropriate, entertaining health education for children.