Hospital Management
RSSArticles
-
Ethical Responses if Faculty Object to Teaching Physician-Assisted Death
Multiple recent papers focus on the ethics of conscious objection of providers participating in medical aid in dying. However, there are little to no recommendations or guidelines for conscientious objection to teaching medical aid in dying.
-
Ethical Input Needed for Digital Models and Simulations in Healthcare
Digital models and simulations are a quickly evolving technology that, like artificial intelligence tools, will change clinical practice and patient care.
-
Unique Ethical Dilemmas for Mental Healthcare of Infants, Young Children
Infant and early childhood mental health practitioners face complex and unique ethical issues. Experts argue that a code of ethics is urgently needed.
-
Ethicists Find that Empathy, Accurate Information Defuse Conflicts
Families may interpret the word “futile” to mean that clinicians are just giving up, that the patient is not important enough to continue the current level of care, or even that clinicians are trying to clear the bed for a more deserving patient.
-
What Is Futile Care? Clinicians, Families Have Different Views
Many ethics consults involve conflicts between clinicians and families about end-of-life care. After speaking with the various parties, ethicists sometimes realize that the root of the issue is differing views of what constitutes “futile” care.
-
Nursing Students Have Knowledge Gaps on End-of-Life Communication
Burnout is causing many nurses to consider leaving the field of nursing altogether, as evidenced by multiple recent studies. Lack of preparation for end-of-life care is a source of considerable stress for nursing students.
-
Do Clinicians Follow Ethics Recommendations? Relationships Are Important Factor
Ethicists often make recommendations after a consult — but does anyone actually follow them?
-
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Dismissed for Failing to Provide Expert
Medical malpractice litigation often revolves around the reports and/or testimony from experts, and this case is no different. In fact, this case highlights just how important expert reports and testimony are: The case was dismissed based on the plaintiffs’ failure to provide any such expert support.
-
Defense Verdict Upheld Against Claims of Failure to Diagnose
This case can provide clinicians with an example and peace of mind knowing that appropriately abiding by the duties within their designated scope of practice is a method for defending against claims of malpractice.
-
Time to Re-Educate Clinicians on Needlesticks and Sharps Injuries
Needlesticks and sharps injuries once were a hot topic in risk management, but in recent years they may have fallen off the priority list at some healthcare facilities. The risk remains and should be addressed with a comprehensive strategy.