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Care coordination helps seniors stay independent
Medicas program for dual eligible seniors offered through the Minnesota Senior Health Options programs combines medical care coordination and psycho-social support to help seniors live independently in the community. -
IRB Advisor - Full January 2014 Issue in PDF
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As physician incentives grow, so do ethical concerns
Policies expanding physician performance incentives highlight the importance of considering ethical implications when constructing systems. -
Clinicians face pressure to "keep going"
Clinicians may face pressure from family members to keep going when there is concern that the patient might not have wanted aggressive end-of-life interventions, or the health care team considers palliation in the patients best interests. -
"Big data" in health care raises some ethical concerns
Learning health care systems" necessitate the collection of large amounts of data electronically during every health care encounter. -
Medical Ethics Advisor - Full September 2013 Issue in PDF
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Is there a conflict over patient’s wishes? Involve clinical ethicists!
Clinical ethicists can help surrogate decision makers and clinicians to resolve conflicts over a patient's end-of-life wishes by facilitating communication between involved parties and exploring difficult questions. -
Ethical issues involving medical use of marijuana
Ethical issues involving the medical use of marijuana include whether it is possible for the benefits to exceed its known risks, and that many physicians making recommendations operate on the margins of the medical community. -
Unintended consequences are possible with genetic screening
Interpretation of results of genetic screening tests is potentially problematic for both providers and patients, and misunderstandings can arise regarding their implications. -
Case Management Advisor - Full November 1, 2013 Issue in PDF