Medical Ethics Advisor – January 1, 2018
January 1, 2018
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Ethical Controversy Persists in Medical Aid in Dying Laws
Recently passed state laws allowing physician-assisted death are in conflict with a newly updated position statement from the American College of Physicians objecting to the practice.
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Study: Residents Want to Be Involved in Error Disclosure
Residents’ error disclosure skills have improved over time, largely due to informal learning experiences, found a recent study.
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Study: Timing of Advance Directive Linked to Aggressive End-of-Life Care
Did a patient complete an advance directive in his or her last months of life? If so, there is a greater chance of choosing aggressive care, found a recent study.
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ED Patients’ Documented DNR Status Might Conflict With Family’s Demands
Even if an ED patient’s do not resuscitate status is well-documented, family members may demand resuscitation — sometimes vehemently.
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Report Examines How Research on Donated Organs Can Be Ethically Performed
Research on how to improve the quality and quantity of organs available for transplant poses multiple ethical challenges.
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Ethics if Patient Wants to Transfer Embryos With Genetic Anomalies
Pre-implantation testing of embryos can detect genetic anomalies linked to serious health-affecting disorders. While patients rarely request that such embryos be transferred, it does happen.