Medical Ethics Advisor – July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016
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Stigma Against Mental, Substance Use Disorders Persists
A multipronged national strategy is needed to address stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders, a new report says.
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Family Caregivers Benefit from Early Palliative Care, Says Study
Early palliative care integrated with oncology care benefits not only patients with cancer, but also family caregivers, according to a new study.
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New Initiative Aims to Combat Disparities in Surgical Care, Outcomes
Research on disparities in surgical care and outcomes for disadvantaged populations is the focus of a new initiative from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
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Updated Stem Cell Research Guidelines Address Long-standing Ethical Concerns
Updated guidelines on stem cell research from the International Society for Stem Cell Research are expected to alleviate some long-standing ethical concerns.
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UK Audit on End-of-Life Care Results in Widespread Negative Media Coverage
An audit of 9,302 patients who died in National Health Service hospitals conducted by London’s Royal College of Physicians revealed that for 19% of cases, there was no evidence that the do-not-resuscitate order was discussed with the patient’s loved ones.
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Study: $50,000 Would Make Most Americans More Likely to Donate a Kidney
The majority of U.S voters surveyed by telephone stated they’d be more likely to donate a kidney if they received $50,000 in compensation, according a recent study.