Surgeons should not make medical decisions for a patient while the patient is under anesthesia.

A surgical patient must be informed if anyone other than the attending physician will take a significant role in the surgery.

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

Surgeons must know their clinical strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their skills and increase patient safety.

There are many challenges that need to be overcome before a regulating body can be established to oversee surgical procedures and devices.

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

Physicians should play a critical role in expanding access to reproductive health choices for women, including the choice to give birth under the care of a midwife.

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

Lack of access to health care is causing the US to lag behind in the global economy and needs to be tackled with specific policy solutions.

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