AMA Journal of Ethics^®

Consumption of over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, and herbals is widespread, but clinicians lack critical information about their use.

Dr Ala Shaikhkhalil joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Drs Ethan A. Mezoff and Hannah Hays: “Should Clinicians Prescribe Non-FDA Regulated Dietary Supplements When Caring for Children With Hypovitaminosis D?”

Dr David J. Satin joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Drs Christine C. Danner and Ila M. Harris: “How Does Cognitive Bias Affect Conversations With Patients About Dietary Supplements?”

Priorities far beyond generating morbidity or mortality data are needed to improve patients’ experiences, innovate metrics, and advance surgical palliation as a field.

Robert Ledbetter and Dr Buddy Marterre join Ethics Talk to discuss their article: “Where’s the Value in Preoperative Covenants Between Surgeons and Patients?”

Clinician-family communication in surgical intensive care units should focus on reducing value incongruence and nonbeneficial operations.

Dr Christy Cauley joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Zara Cooper: "Which Priorities Should Guide Palliative Surgical Research?"

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma and breast implant illness have prompted recalls of implants.

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