Medical Ethics Advisor – June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
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Experts: Create Hospital Policies on Ethics of Deactivating ICDs
Addressing implantable cardiac devices in hospital policies on withdrawal of life-sustaining interventions can support clinicians and prevent arbitrary decision-making.
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'Big Data' in Healthcare has Some Ethicists Concerned
“Big data” is becoming increasingly important in healthcare, with the Precision Medicine Initiative and numerous other quality initiatives seeking de-identified information to improve care.
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Ethical Debate Continues on Resident Work Hour Limits
Efforts to limit work hours of residents spurred ongoing debate over whether patients are, in fact, safer as a result.
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Providers’ Bias Against Obese Patients Affects the Care Patients Receive
A growing body of research reveals that clinicians are frequently biased against obese patients — and that patients are harmed as a result.
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Do Physicians Get Incentives for Patients’ Donations?
Some institutions encourage physicians to solicit donations from grateful patients. A small minority of physicians report being offered financial incentives for doing so.