Search results for "Ethics"
Refusal of treatment can present some tricky ethical dilemmas
This issue includes stories on informed refusal and on managing psoriasis.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2014/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2014
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://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/10/finding-meaning-in-medicine-via-spirituality.htm
1 Oct 2022
ACP offers resources to help physicians navigate telehealth technology
Physicians can get help understanding options, insurance coverage, and billing codes for providing telehealth and explore ACP's related calculator, case study, white paper, podcast, and policy recommendations.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/26/5.htm
26 Nov 2019
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://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2022
Edwin P. Maynard, MD, MACP
Edwin P. Maynard, MD, MACP, died on March 19.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2021/05/obituaries.htm
1 May 2021
The ethics of end-of-life care erupt in the ICU
A Harvard expert moderates a new column on ethical case studies and suggests some practical strategies for handling and preventing conflicts. Case study: The ethics of end-of-life care erupt in the ICU.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2008/02/ethics.htm
1 Feb 2008
ACP urges doctors to focus on ‘hidden curriculum’
Among other recommendations, faculty and senior clinicians should model empathy, encourage reflection and discussion of positive and negative behaviors in the training environment, and promote clinician wellness.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/06/4.htm
6 Mar 2018
Son's plea to prolong life at any cost sparks ethical quandary
Physicians aren't obligated to provide end-of-life care that is ineffective or harmful, by Lachlan Forrow, FACP.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2008/09/ethics.htm
1 Sep 2008
‘Preventive ethics' come into play when a DNR is confusing
A case study examines how a hospitalist handled confusing and conflicting demands placed by a do-not-resuscitate order.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2008/04/three.htm
1 Apr 2008
Distribution plans, data on vaccines; NIH cautious on latest antibody treatment
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices chose clinicians and long-term care residents for priority vaccination, while ACP offered additional input on the topic. The NIH said that casirivimab plus imdevimab should not be standard of care, and the CDC offered recommendations on shortening quarantine.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/08/1.htm
8 Dec 2020