Tag: Ethics
China Convicts Scientists Claiming First Genetically Edited Babies
Scientists convicted of practicing medicine without license, violating Chinese regulations on research
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
Manual focuses on patient-physician relationship in different scenarios, including telemedicine
Patient Social Support Influential Factor for Transplant Providers
Recipient social support most influential factor for providers concerned with avoiding organ wastage
Ethics of Genealogy Data Use for Solving Crimes Discussed
Ethical discussion relates to issues of informed consent, privacy, and justice
AMA Adopts Ethical Guidance on Medical Tourism
Guidelines include helping patients understand risks and benefits, responding compassionately
Ethical Duties ID’d for Short-Term Global Health Experiences
Physician's primary ethical obligation is to improve the health, well-being of individuals, communities
New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries
Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts
Half of U.S. Doctors Receive Payments From Industry
And, market share for brand-name drugs down at hospitals with sales restrictions
Use of Health Literacy Tools Can Promote Shared Decision Making
Use of universal health literacy precautions toolkit ensures patients can make well-considered decisions
Medical Students Often Track Progress of Former Patients
The practice is common and raises privacy issues, but overall is beneficial, researchers say
