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‘Tremendous Need’ for Research on EMRs and Advance Care Plans
Despite the proliferation of EMRs, there is little evidence of how useful they are in improving advance care planning.
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Updated Ethics Manual Addresses Many New Realities in Clinical Practice
Genetic testing, the protection of human subjects, social media professionalism, precision medicine and genetics, telemedicine, and physician volunteerism are just some of the ethical challenges clinicians now face.
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Late Referrals to Hospice Continue, Due Largely to ‘Fear and Stigma’
Despite emphasis on the importance of early referral, patients with advanced disease are receiving palliative care very late in their illness trajectory, found a recent study from the United Kingdom.
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Ethics of Genomics Consent: Little Is Known on This Issue
To learn where things stand on individuals’ views on privacy and genetic data, researchers analyzed 53 studies involving the perspectives of 47,974 participants.
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Ethical Concerns With Quality Ratings of Nursing Homes
Quality ratings of nursing homes are not necessarily what they seem, according to a recent analysis.
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Ethics of Genetic Research on Alcohol Addiction
Genetic testing is not yet ready for use in the prediction of alcohol dependence, according to a recent ethical guidance.
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Revised Guidelines, New Data Shed Light on Palliative Care
While hospice care is a Medicare benefit and is accessible for most Americans, access to palliative care is more limited.
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Law Enforcement Requests Conflict With Nurses’ Ethical Obligations
Nurses around the country are noticing a disturbing trend: Some patients suspected of violent crimes are admitted for medical care but are not arrested.
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Complex Research Ethics Question? Consultants Offer Their Expertise
The research ethics consultation works independently from the IRBs, although the IRBs occasionally reach out for help with challenging cases. Researchers typically seek help early in the process when thinking about recruitment or what populations to include.
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Ethical Responses if Surrogate Is Unfit for Role
Surrogates may be ill-suited for the role due to lacking capacity themselves or failing to act in the patient’s best interest.