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Physicians Might Discuss Medical Aid in Dying, Providing the Service Could Be Another Matter
Considered one of the most controversial subjects in medicine, some physicians might talk with patients about medical aid in dying, but providing the service could be a different story — for several reasons, both ethical and practical.
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Report Reveals Gaps in Coverage for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders
Federal agencies detail problems, progress related to a key consumer protection law.
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Neurology Groups Update Position on Stroke and Informed Consent
Experts provide updated ethical guidance on decision-making capacity, emergency treatment, and clinical research.
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Military Medical Treatment Facilities Could Fill Some Gaps in Maternal Care
Women living in rural and underserved areas could benefit.
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Rural Patients Still Lack Palliative Care Access
Funding and resources are needed to improve palliative care access and delivery and prevent health disparities within rural communities.
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Ransomware Attacks Pose Unique Danger to ED Patients
Integrate ransomware response training with emergency preparedness training. To stay ahead of this risk, leaders can create packets with all documents needed to convert to non-digital care on short notice. Staff can switch to manual processes for ordering labs and imaging, following care protocols, and calculating drug dosages.
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Infectious Complications Carry Ethical Implications for End-of-Life Care
Many assume antibiotics are a simple solution to infectious complications, which is not always the case. Clinicians must explain the downstream effects of traumatic injuries and ICU care to families in detail so they can see how each bump in the road will affect the patient.
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Ethical Considerations When Nurses Perform ‘Slow Codes’ at End of Life
On some occasions, limited resuscitation efforts occurred without the family’s knowledge. Not all resuscitation measures are medically beneficial, and clinicians often must decide in the moment if they are clinically appropriate to perform.
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HHS Highlights No Surprises Act Benefits as Implementation Date Looms, Concerns Linger
Biden administration touts consumer protections, but lawmakers and advocacy groups remain concerned about interim final rule language.
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Medical Providers’ Views Vary on Refusals of Life-Sustaining Treatment
Ethicists can help determine how best to proceed with treatment decision-making in cases in which patients lack decisional capacity. They can explain why the tie between treatment decision-making and capacity is morally important and essential for sound ethical medical practice.