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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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Shared Decision-making Is ‘Moral Imperative’ Despite Challenges in ED
Shared decision-making is an important concept for patient autonomy, but how does it play out in the unique ED setting?
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Study: Less Money Spent on End-of-Life Care for Rural Medicare Patients
Medicare expenditures are lower for rural beneficiaries with cancer than urban beneficiaries, found a recent study.
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Nurses Report Barriers to Involving Family Caregivers
Patient care demands, the professional practice environment, and lack of resources hindered nursing family caregiver involvement, found a recent survey of 374 critical care nurses.
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Education Needs Still Unmet for Family Presence During Resuscitation
Critical care nurses’ needs for education on family presence during resuscitation are not being met, found a recent survey of 395 critical care nurses.
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Novel Training Program Pairs Clinicians With Chaplains
Patients’ spiritual needs often go unaddressed due to providers’ lack of prioritization, time, and training. A novel training program pairs clinicians and chaplains.