Search results for "Ethics"
Our words matter
Difficult conversations offer moments when physicians can be true healers and provide empathy, compassion, and comfort through something as simple as their words.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/our-words-matter.htm
1 Mar 2023
Finding meaning in medicine via spirituality
Faith and spirituality can serve as a way to deal with stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, the consequences of a diagnosis, or the difficulties of being a physician.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/finding-meaning-in-medicine-via-spirituality.htm
1 Oct 2022
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2020
Getting to the new normal
A new way of conducting office visits in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic seems frightening at first, but the precautions taken instill in patients confidence that they are safe visiting their doctor.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/getting-to-the-new-normal.htm
1 Jun 2020
Internists work on Russian health and international relations
When ACP members first began traveling to Russia in the late 1990s, the weather wsa chilly, but the reception was anything but.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/06/twelve.htm
1 Jun 2008
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Feb 2019
Guidance on using rapid tests, managing COPD, and screening for cardiac problems in COVID-19
The FDA warned about false positives with rapid tests, guidance addressed care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during the pandemic, and experts advised on ethics of emergency use authorizations, among other recent COVID-19 news.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/10/1.htm
10 Nov 2020
Breakthrough infections, cardiovascular effects of COVID-19, pandemic mental health
Two new studies reported on infections in fully vaccinated people, while another looked at the rate of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with COVID-19. A survey found depression and anxiety to be common during the pandemic, and the push for mandatory vaccination of health care workers continued.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/03/4.htm
3 Aug 2021
Busting COVID-19 vaccination myths
Misinformation and disinformation campaigns have contributed to the death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. Internists can effectively counter this and encourage vaccinations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/busting-covid-19-vaccination-myths.htm
1 Nov 2021
Universal health care: Why not?
The College recommends universal coverage, independent of a person's health status, income, employment, or place of residence, with essential benefits, adequate access, and lower administrative costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/universal-health-care-why-not.htm
1 Jun 2023