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The American Medical Association (AMA) has issued new ethical guidelines to help physicians balance public health goals with the interests of individual patients during epidemics.
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As the spectrum of end-of-life issues continues to expand, more and more questions arise for clinicians working with patients, families, and institutions.
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There is little evidence to support the argument that legalizing physician-assisted death would reduce patients trust in their doctors, according to researchers at Wake Forest (NC) University Baptist Medical Center.
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Although more and more people are beginning to learn cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, not enough have mastered this skill, states John Mouw, technical training supervisor for Baptist Health in Miami.
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Nurse liaisons can quickly become a highly appreciated member of your staff, say experts.
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As you review which talking points to cover with your next patient, are you planning to include dialogue on the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer? Chances are you're not, according to the results from a national survey released by the Washington, DC-based Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP).
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As patient safety becomes more of a mainstream movement, the issue of disclosing and apologizing for infections, medical errors, and other adverse events is coming to the fore. No longer is the preferred strategy to see, hear, and speak no evil.
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The neonatal intensive care unit at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is not your usual NICU. It receives babies that need some sort of specialized care from hospitals throughout Georgia and neighboring states.
