Search results for "Ethics"
New ethics case study examines resource allocation during a pandemic
The case study examines how the current pandemic has demonstrated the need for ethical allocation of critical resources, such as ventilators.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/01/3.htm
1 Sep 2020
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/2023/10/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Oct 2023
ACP issues ethical guidance for individuals participating in volunteer medical trips
Physicians should advocate for sustainable, mutual benefit; a fair and equitable distribution of resources; and partnerships that respect the individuals and communities served and cultural differences, ACP states in a position paper.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/27/2.htm
27 Mar 2018
New ethics case study examines patient privacy and confidentiality beyond HIPAA
The case study examines if and under what conditions it may be ethically permissible to discuss deidentified information about a patient.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/06/19/5.htm
19 Jun 2018
New ethics case study examines working with patients who secretly record office visits
A new ethics case study from ACP provides commentary on the ethical ramifications and on whether and how doctors should raise the matter with patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/09/5.htm
9 Jan 2018
ACP issues ethical guidance on responding to physician impairment
The position paper examines the professional duties and principles that should guide the response of colleagues and the profession.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/04/2.htm
4 Jun 2019
Welcome to I.M. Matters from ACP
This issue announces our new name and includes lead stories on vertigo and grateful patient fundraising.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/welcome-to-im-matters-from-acp.htm
1 Jan 2024
Dementia care poses ethical quagmires
Dementia presents unique ethical challenges for physicians because it is a “disease of autonomy.”
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/dementia-care-poses-ethical-quagmires.htm
1 May 2020
New ACP ethics case study addresses social media professionalism
Ethical issues that can arise when a physician posts offensive or inappropriate content about a colleague are discussed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/07/6.htm
7 Jul 2015
Recent articles look at COVID-19 risk by blood type, ethical lessons, prone positioning
People in Italy and Spain with type A blood had increased risk of severe COVID-19, and prone positioning increased oxygenation, studies found. The FDA changed its position on hydroxychloroquine and ACP reaffirmed its stance.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/23/1.htm
23 Jun 2020