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Medical Ethics Advisor - Full February 2014 Issue in PDF
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Data collection at point of care: Does project require IRB approval?
More data are being collected at the point of care with the goal of improving quality, but there is widespread uncertainty as to what kind of oversight quality improvement research requires. -
Expand bioethics role: Become more involved in organizational ethics
Some bioethicists are expanding their role beyond case consultation into organizational ethics, but may encounter barriers such as lack of support from leadership. -
Improve ethics consults based on feedback and critique
Regularly scheduled peer review, surveys of stakeholders, and demonstration of continuous improvement of policies are some approaches to improve ethics consults. -
Educate long-term care providers on end-of-life issues
There is a need for bioethicists to educate patients and providers at extended care homes on end-of-life issues. -
Diagnosis and Management of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in the Emergency Department
RSV occurs primarily in the winter months in the United States and is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in the very young and very old. -
Team approach can help, but only if adequate
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How to avoid antitrust when acquiring practices
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Case law provides some employer support
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Changing state marijuana laws shake up drug policies at hospitals
Changing marijuana laws are raising questions about hospital policies on drug use.