Medical standards of care and legal standards of reliability and relevance sometimes conflict in courtroom settings.

Standards of care in medicine have gone through many changes and developments over the course of its history.

Evidence-based medicine has the potential to offer objectivity and standardized practices into an often subjective decision-making process.

Research ethics should be included in the medical school curriculum so students and residents can fully understand the ethical implications of medical research.

Many ethical and legal issues arise when academic medical research is sponsored by pharmaceutical companies.

The Doctor's Wife is a classic novel that explores the complex human interaction between a researcher and his or her human experimental subjects.

A 34-year-old ED nurse discusses how her life has changed after developing narcolepsy with severe cataplexy.

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

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

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