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Ethics of Informed Consent for Opioid Discontinuation
Patients addicted to opioids often find themselves with nowhere to turn when they try to discontinue the medication.
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Religion, Sense of Calling Linked to Caring for Medically Underserved
A recent survey of third- and fourth-year medical students revealed that their intention to practice in underserved areas is influenced by factors such as growing up in underserved settings, previous work experience in religiously affiliated organizations, and a very strong sense of calling.
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Ethics of Exception From Informed Consent in Emergency Research
Researchers do not always justify use of exception from informed consent, found a recent study.
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Online Comments Allow Greater Input on Ethics Consults
A close inspection of the medical record revealed conflicting information regarding a particular patient’s code status at University of Michigan Health System. The issue was identified and addressed due to an online comment system allowing for broad committee participation in ethics consultations.
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‘Uh-oh, the Ethics Police Are Here!’: Address Misconceptions Head-on
Clinicians sometimes wrongly assume the ethics role is to reprimand, criticize, or convince.
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Ethics Involvement Needed With Complex Discharges
Multiple ethical issues arise during discharge planning, including consent, capacity, and autonomy.
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SACHRP on Verge of Finalizing Informed Consent Guidance
The Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections expects later this year to finalize guidance related to the new Common Rule.
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Potential Adverse Outcomes of Gene Therapy
Gene therapy may warrant long-term follow-up of research subjects due to the risk of delayed adverse events.
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FDA Gene Therapy Draft Calls for Long-term Follow of Subjects
The FDA recently issued multiple draft guideline documents on the fast-emerging field of gene therapy, including guidance on specific diseases like hemophilia and the need to follow some research subjects long-term to assess delayed adverse events.
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Consistency Is a Challenge, but Necessary With Multiple Institutional IRBs
Research institutions that undergo accreditation preparation quickly learn that having separate policies and procedures for each IRB is a problem.