Medical Ethics Advisor – August 1, 2009
August 1, 2009
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Chaplains' mission is to address the individual needs of specific patients
One of the most significant events in a person's life one often intertwined with his or her philosophies, values, and spiritual beliefs is the process of dying and death. -
TJC proposing new cultural sensitivity standards
In light of the ever-increasing diversity in patient populations, The Joint Commission (TJC) is proposing revised and additional standards to address communication, cultural competence, and patient-centered care in hospital settings. -
Study suggests patients don't understand CPR
A study completed by researchers at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine suggests that many patients who are hospitalized do not fully understand all the steps involved in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or their chances of surviving an in-hospital cardiac arrest. -
Guidelines for physicians in privacy breaches
In light of the growing adoption of electronic medical records and the fact that its current policy does not address "physicians' ethical responsibilities in the event the security of electronic records is breached," according to a report of its Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs the American Medical Association has adopted four guidelines for physicians in such cases. -
News Briefs
NIH announces guidelines on stem cell research; CDC says 129 older adults in EDs for fractures daily; Congresswoman introduces legislation regarding in-office imaging loophole;