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Ethical Concerns if Patients are Abusive to Providers
Healthcare providers in the hospital setting are encountering increasing incidents of rude — and sometimes violent — patients and family.
Study: Most Physicians Reported for Sexual Misconduct Aren’t Disciplined by Medical Boards
Most physicians reported by hospitals, medical societies, and malpractice insurers to the National Practitioner Data Bank for sexual misconduct have never been disciplined by their state medical board for that behavior, a recent study found.
Increase in Industry-Funded Trials Raises Concerns
More clinical trials are industry-funded, with fewer funded by the National Institutes of Health, raising concerns about the potential for conflicts of interest.
Surprising Data on Hospice in Nursing Homes: It Doesn’t Increase Care Costs
Providing hospice services in the last six months of life for nursing home residents does not increase costs, found a recent study.
Updated Code of Medical Ethics Arrives: What Changes Mean
The American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics has been newly modernized, with hope that increasing numbers of practicing physicians, residents, and medical students will turn to it for guidance.
Study: $50,000 Would Make Most Americans More Likely to Donate a Kidney
The majority of U.S voters surveyed by telephone stated they’d be more likely to donate a kidney if they received $50,000 in compensation, according a recent study.
UK Audit on End-of-Life Care Results in Widespread Negative Media Coverage
An audit of 9,302 patients who died in National Health Service hospitals conducted by London’s Royal College of Physicians revealed that for 19% of cases, there was no evidence that the do-not-resuscitate order was discussed with the patient’s loved ones.
Updated Stem Cell Research Guidelines Address Long-standing Ethical Concerns
Updated guidelines on stem cell research from the International Society for Stem Cell Research are expected to alleviate some long-standing ethical concerns.
New Initiative Aims to Combat Disparities in Surgical Care, Outcomes
Research on disparities in surgical care and outcomes for disadvantaged populations is the focus of a new initiative from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
Family Caregivers Benefit from Early Palliative Care, Says Study
Early palliative care integrated with oncology care benefits not only patients with cancer, but also family caregivers, according to a new study.